Team Leader - Fabrication W1

Current Starting Pay: $21.92/hr Plus $3 Team Leader Premium

About Miller Industries:

Miller Industries makes the coolest, the biggest, and the baddest towing and recovery vehicles in the world! You've seen our vehicles on such television shows as "Highway Thru Hell", "Wrecked", and "Hustle and Tow". We're extremely proud of the work we do and the quality of product we produce - this is why we hire only the best people. Do you have what it takes to be part of the World's Largest Manufacturer of Towing and Recovery Equipment?

From the beginning we've been innovators; we're constantly finding ways to improve our product, grow our company, and make the Miller experience better! At Miller we have your back, you'll quickly learn that you're part of something special. When you see one of our towing and recovery vehicles rolling down the road, you'll feel pride for the work you're a part of.

We are currently looking for driven individuals that share our vision. Some of the specific things that sets us apart from the rest include:

• Climate controlled work environments
• Compressed Work Week (4 days on, 4 days off)
• Most jobs are on Day Shift
• Bonus eligibility (twice a year) dependent on company and plant performance
• Regular performance evaluations
• Regular merit increases
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development programs
• Career Advancement opportunities
• Family Day Outings
• Free on-site Annual Health & Wellness Screenings
• Regular two-way communication sessions with leadership

Summary:
Assists the department supervisor and other team leaders and collaborates with other departments in the organization on our "QUEST" for Quality, Utilization, Engagement, Safety, and Timeliness.

Performs frame drilling, electronic, and hydraulic installation of towing equipment by performing the following duties

Essential QUEST Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verifies overall product quality will meet our customers' expectations and internal standards by holding team members accountable for providing best in class product quality.
• Ensures proper utilization of company resources by training team members how to maximize the usefulness of the equipment provided, purpose tools efficiently, and the impact proper use has on all stakeholders.
• Optimizes employee engagement by fostering an environment where team members communicate effectively, are devoted to their jobs, are committed to the organization's goals and values, and put effort into their workplace relationships with other team members.
• Supports a culture where safety standards are followed by educating team members on proper safety protocols and how to perform their tasks in the safest manner possible.
• Ensures timeliness in meeting day to day customer commitments by motivating team members to complete their job assignments and tasks efficiently.

Technical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspects parts utilizing multiple different measuring devices to ensure product quality is within specification.
• Examine company records to include blueprints, process documentation, technical publications etc. to secure such information as it relates to product quality tests.
• Perform Work in Process inspections on all aspects of the manufacturing process.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments.
• Interprets specifications and job orders to team members and assigns or assists in assigning duties.
• Consistently recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. Where necessary, suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or team members. Confers with the supervisor to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Performs activities of workers for which are overseen.
• Familiarity with OSHA mandates and guidelines
• Assist the supervisor in maintaining time and production records, as necessary.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Carries out team leader responsibilities in accordance with Miller's organization's policies and applicable laws

• Verify specifications/measurements
• Read parts list
• Read and understand blueprints

Education and Experience:

3-5 years as a lead person or associate working in the department, or possess the equivalent combination of job relevant certifications, education, and experience. Must be willing to pursue continuing education/learning opportunities.

Computer

Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have intermediate computer skills.

Experience with LN and MS Products is strongly desired.

Essential Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Certain reasonable accommodations may be made to enable…