Team Lead, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Description Summary of Responsibilities

Individual will provide guidance and direction to ensure the team meets operational, quality and safety goals on daily basis. Works as a leading member of a manufacturing team and is a direct contact with the on-shift supervisor to provide direction to the production team.

• Provides direction and oversight to all personnel working on the line including changeover, sanitization and teardown activities.
• Ensure machines operate at optimal efficiency, minimizing down time.
• Function as a back up to supervisor and other positions in the department as assigned.
• Monitor quality of the products, notifying appropriate personnel of any defects.
• Ensures that all production reporting and data collection is completed in a timely manner.
• Look for ways to create continuous improvement.
• Labor Reporting including building of team, properly selecting labor sequence ’s and DT reporting.
• Balance labor at the end of the shift to properly account for all activities and personnel active in work order.
• Manage and provide oversight for RTS activities by shift and work order using End of Shift Reports and Bin Status Reports.
• Verify and Scan all materials into work orders in time, prior to consumption on the line.
• Provide Work Order reporting documenting exceptions for materials, maintenance, equipment, quality, etc…
• Provide daily line audits for safety and quality (documentation, testing, date codes, etc…) to ensure line is in compliance with policy.
• Provide oversight and sign off for First Articles.
• Provide daily audits of hourly reports for accuracy and any issues that need to be investigated and resolved.
• Maintain production standards.
• Responsible for area housekeeping.
• Must interact with and support other members of the manufacturing team.
• Understand and comply with all lockout/tagout procedures.
• Must work in a safe and ethical manner at all times.

High School diploma or GED preferred.

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Perform repetitive tasks including bending, twisting, lifting, sitting or standing.
• Effective oral & written communication skills.
• Organizational and planning skills.
• Attention to detail.

Basic Training Completed within 90 days (New Hire Orientation)

Annual Refresher Training Modules

Job specific training (machine/equipment)

Annual Quality Class