Leader - Rigid Value Stream; 3rd Shift Job Alliance area,Nebraska USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position: Work Leader - Rigid Value Stream (3rd Shift)

Position Summary

The purpose of the Lead is to assist the Value Stream Team Leaders and/or Managers with the daily activities of their shift. They will help assure that their shift is functioning at the highest levels possible and help communicate the daily, weekly, and monthly requirements and expectations of the production Value Streams. The Leader will be involved in most of the aspects of running the operations of the shift they are assigned.

They will be involved with safety, communications, training, and development, lean, (HPT) high performance teams, tracking and audits, continuous improvement efforts and scheduling the flow of products through the area. They will provide valuable feedback to Supervisors and Managers regarding performance of the work stream and the progress of employees within the VS.

Essential Functions

Lead, facilitate and be an active member and supporter of (HPT) High Performance Teams.

Advocate and take active role in Lean and other Continuous Improvement Projects.

Assign, monitor, delegate assignments and react to activities throughout the value stream.

Must assure that Team Improvement boards, Day by Hour boards, etc. are filled out on an hourly/daily basis.

Ensure productivity by fielding questions, ensuring operators are on track and understand work assignments.

Must regularly lead Kaizen or other problem‑solving events.

Be an active participant in the layered audit process.

Assure all team members are performing and documenting quality checks.

Capable of delegating work assignments, maintaining work boards, reporting on activities within the value stream.

Capable and willing to perform jobs within the VS to fill in for operators during meetings or to cover absences.

Advocate for Continuous Improvement.

Serves as a resource and guide team members to achieve VS goals during the shift.

Accountable to VS metrics such as:
Safety, Quality, LISC, Scrap, and Schedule Attainment.

Responsible for Training including working with team members to develop and maintain their Skills Matrix.

Facilitate weekly team meetings.

Department Specific/Non‑Essential Functions

Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures in a manner that eliminates risk to health and the environment. Notify leadership of unsafe conditions or practices unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to leadership immediately.

Prevent excess waste of product and/or components by operating the equipment in an efficient manner.

Maintain production schedules.

Participate in peer‑based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5‑S.

Other duties may be assigned later.

Minimum Requirements

Education required/preferred:
High School diploma or GED
Experience:

Production work preferred but not required
Preferred Skills/

Qualifications:
- Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Basic knowledge and use of hand tools
- Sound decision‑making skills
- Good math, reading, writing skills
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
- Mental and visual acuity for production of quality product
- Strong troubleshooting skills
Skills/

Competencies:
- Basic computer skills – Microsoft Office package
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
Other

Skills:

Ability to work well in a team environment
Assessment:
Employee must pass Pre‑employment screening

Organizational Relationships / Scope

Report directly to Value Stream Team Leader
Work closely with Maintenance to resolve issues with the equipment

Physical Conditions

Work Requirements:
None at all / Occasional / Frequent / Continuous
% of Workday (8 hr): 0%, 1‑33%, 34‑66%, 67‑100%
Repetitions per hour: 4‑6, 6‑12, >12
Lift / Carry ranges:
Up to 10 lbs., 11‑30 lbs.
Physical movements:
Bending, Twist/turn, Reach below knee, Push/pull, Squat/kneel, Stand/walk, Sit. No lifting above shoulders.

Working Conditions

Required PPE:

Safety glasses
ANSI Z41 Safety Shoes
Hearing protection
Kevlar gloves

Standing is required for extended periods of time. Pulling, reaching, and grasping are done on a frequent basis. Carrying, stooping, kneeling, bending,…


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