Team Leader - Assembly; 1st Shift - Maryville, TN

Overview

Team Leader - Assembly (1st Shift)

Requisition Number: SWI-7501

Location:

Maryville, Tennessee, United States

FT / PT:
Full-time

Shift

Schedule:

1st shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm (M-F)

Since 1852 Smith & Wesson has empowered Americans with the freedom, equality, and security promised by the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. It is this sense of safety and security that frees us to pursue our goals and dreams, define our future, and fulfill the promise of America.

• Health, Dental & Vision
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Investment 401K Plan & Profit Sharing
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Vacation, Holidays & Winter Shutdown
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Product Discounts
• Service Awards

Location: Maryville, TN

Shift and Pay: 1st shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm (M-F). Pay range starting at $18.00 per hour.

Supervise employees in a manufacturing environment. Work with Operations Supervisor to plan and assign work, ensure policies and procedures are being followed and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum -- High School Diploma
• Experience:
  
  1-3 years of supervisory level in Manufacturing (preferred)

• Ability to lead and manage a team by training, coaching, and motivating
• Excellent interpersonal (written and verbal) communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Type accurately
• Prioritize tasks and be able to switch tasks as needed
• Ability to follow and teach precise processes
• Ability to be trained to drive and use all types of forklifts
• Microsoft Office:
  Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• WMS/WCS experience (SAP a plus)

Assembly and PIM

• Managing throughput and continuous quality improvements within general guidelines of Lean manufacturing
• Performing duties and sharing goals as part of a participative work team
• Regularly communicating with Supervisor, team members and support personnel, all issues impacting product, production, quality and safety across shifts and departments
• Providing input to Supervisor related to budgeting of tooling, materials, etc.
• Scheduling day-to-day work and staffing (vacations/absences) of work team
• Using problem solving techniques to analyze, find root cause and permanently correct problems related to all aspects of cell operation
• Providing direct input to Supervisor regarding the evaluation of team members' performance and taking appropriate disciplinary action as necessary
• Must be capable of filling in for assigned team members to maintain work flow
• Assisting Supervisor with leading personnel in day-to-day requirements; conducting team meetings, providing regular performance feedback and tracking performance of team members
• Assisting Supervisor with the supervision of personnel, including hiring and retention, performance management and discipline
• Assisting with department planning over a 30-day time span and preparing action plans to achieve results

• Achieve personal, team and company goals
• Lead team of order pickers, shipping, receiving, or other personnel to proficiently complete the order process
• Train, coach and provide direction and guidance to direct reports. Including systems training and process training
• Improve picking efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with business and customer requirements
• Schedule work, give clear direction, delegate duties, and hold team accountable with performance indicators
• Complete time sheets, vacation request and other personnel duties (excluding disciplinary actions)
• Ensure deliveries and receipt of goods and supplies are processed in a timely manner
• Communicate shortages, damage and discrepancies to department staff that may be affected by such issues
• Maintain inventory accuracy by physical movement and also electronic movement utilizing company software systems
• Improve rating and shipping efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with business and customer requirements
• Support business goals around carrier usage, cost, etc.
• Lead dock operations efficiently and…