Team Lead, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Description

Consolidated Metals is a leading manufacturer of steel tubing products. Join our growing, entrepreneurial company as a Team lead. The Team lead is primarily responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient production of quality parts according to the schedule and customer specifications. Successful candidates must be self‑motivated and reliable, have good communication skills, work well in a team‑based environment, have a high level of mechanical aptitude, and be drug‑free.

Prior tube mill operations experience, steel cutting, shipping/receiving and Lean/Six Sigma experience are highly desired.

• Oversee the work of assigned team members, ensuring they understand their roles and responsibilities, and are properly trained. Assign tasks and monitor progress.
• Enforce quality standards to ensure that products meet specifications and meet customer expectations. This involves inspecting products, monitoring production processes, and addressing any issues that may arise.
• Perform quality audits, lean metrics
• Enforce safety protocols, ensure team has proper safety equipment, address any safety concerns promptly to prevent accidents and injuries
• Develop and implement process improvements, streamline workflow and identify opportunities to reduce waste and costs.
• Provide training to new employees and cross training and on‑going development with existing employees.
• Back up saw operator

• Ability to work in a safe manner
• Ability to recognize quality of material
• Demonstrated ability to perform Lock Out/Tag Out
• Demonstrated ability to follow specific instructions and directions
• Demonstrated ability to use and operate hand tools
• Demonstrated ability to stack material properly
• Ability to pay attention to surroundings
• Ability to identify safety issues in the work area and identify equipment malfunctions
• Ability to read a tape measure and read blueprints or plans
• Ability to troubleshoot the machine or equipment in use.
• Ability to drive forklift and Combi lift
• Ability to understand efficiencies and productivity measures
• Ability to lift up to 40
  
  LBS.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time operating and tending to machines
• Ability to bend, twist and stretch
• Ability to work under immediate supervision
• Ability to pass a drug test
• Ability to work hours mandated by management
• Ability to use and operate computer software.

• Safety conscious
• Quality conscious
• Committed to constant improvement
• Team player and goal‑oriented
• Punctual and reliable
• Committed to the company’s values of safety, honesty, reliability, collegiality, relentlessness, flexibility, and innovation

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties, as negotiated, to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full‑time Second Shift

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training and growth opportunities

• 8 to 10 hour regular shift
• Overtime as required

• Elkhart, IN:
  Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

• Supervisory or Team Lead experience – 1-3 years