Production Group Team Lead - Thermocouple; 1st Shift

Production Group Team Lead - Thermocouple (1st Shift)

This position is within the Mining And Metals Industry

Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. The last car, train and plane you rode in were all safer and more energy efficient because of Pyrotek.

The beverage cans in your refrigerator are lighter, stronger and infinitely recyclable because of Pyrotek. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

• Effectively assist Production Supervisor with the management of Team Member production activities to achieve organizational goals, and coordinate, motivate and support Team Members, to include:
  • Organizing and prioritizing the usage of labor, materials, and support services to meet quality standards and production schedules.
  • Providing technical guidance, coaching, training, and troubleshooting.
  • Assisting in the resolution of personnel issues, redirecting complex issues to supervision and HR in a timely manner.
  • Ensuring production goals and key performance indicators are achieved, and products are made to specifications and shipped on time.
• Precisely follow production schedule(s) and effectively prioritize and adjust production based on business needs to ensure customer satisfaction; promptly escalate issues to the Production Supervisor.
• Implement and execute standard operating procedures for production operations, reviewing, determining, and implementing improvements to the production process, as needed.
• Effectively communicate with supervisor(s) at beginning and end of shift regarding the flow of materials through the shop from receiving to shipping. Suggest recommendations for improvement, as needed.
• Ensure effective communication of goals, objectives, and expectations to Team Members throughout assigned department, and collaborate with other departments and support personnel within and outside of the facility.
• Serve as a role model in areas such as professionalism, service orientation, continuous improvement, and commitment to organizational goals and objectives.
• Foster a culture that guides Team Members towards operational excellence while acting with integrity and ethics.
• Create a work environment that empowers Team Members by actively recognizing, rewarding, and reinforcing accomplishments and positive actions.
• Continuously ensure proper use of equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and take appropriate corrective measures when necessary.
• Identify new applications, innovations, quality and/or safety improvements and present recommendations to management.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED, plus a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Supervisory experience, a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Technical/Labor Skills. Ability to take precise measurements and safely use hand-operated and power tools.
• Leadership
  . Ability to directly supervise/coach staff in teamwork and process improvement, foster quality focus and assist in development of Team Member skills. Ability to build a culture of tolerance, acceptance, and civility by setting an example to staff.
• Core People Skills. Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization. Genuine with high ethical standards and values, and personal integrity and honesty. Ability to apply a large measure of common sense to a variety of situations. Knowledge of quality, health and safety standards and compliance.
• Communication Skills. Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, listen and obtain clarification, and respond well to questions. Proficiency in writing clearly and concisely and editing work for spelling and grammar. Ability to vary writing style to meet business needs.
• Computer/Applications Skills.Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word,…