Production Team Lead

Job Title

Supervise, instruct, train and coach the hourly personnel in all aspects of the job, including the proper techniques, work instructions, production methods, quality assurance and plant operation.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for achieving maximum performance of the team while maintaining high quality standards.
• Set the pace and motivate all employees on their respective teams by using company metrics of success. Demonstrates a knowledge of and understanding of the key performance indicators for the department and division.
• Can demonstrate ability to be agile/flexible, exhibit conflict resolution skills, demonstrates team building, ability transfer knowledge and skills. Identifies opportunities for improvement and helps facilitate change.
• Works in conjunction with supervisor and Human Resources on all personnel issues including performance reviews and necessary disciplinary actions defined in Pioneer Metal Finishing handbook.
• Complete the performance review in conjunction with the department supervisor. Provide coaching as needed when employee performance does not meet expectations.
• Works with the Supervisor in labor planning, adjusting staffing levels as necessary to meet customer demand.
• Generates NCRs for all quality related issues.
• Responsible for supporting the ongoing technical or basic job skills training of all team members. – includes onboarding of new employees or cross-training of existing employees
• Takes initiative to troubleshoot a process or tooling related issue. Able to demonstrate the problem-solving process using the tools of the organization to identify root cause.
• Accurately complete the necessary forms – accurately, timely, and completely – so they are readable. Identify when a form is incomplete and facilitate the completion of the forms by the appropriate team members.
• Verifies that the operators are doing their maintenance to keep the equipment in good working order. If issues are identified, escalates to appropriate leader/department.
• Must be able to operates essential equipment as necessary.
• Must maintain a clean work area.
• Follows, demonstrates, and reinforces all safety policies and compliance requirements. Holds accountable others to complying with safety requirements.

• Oversee inventory of all necessary tools and materials.
• Performs other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as needed.
• Demonstrates leadership competencies/traits/attributes consistent with promoting a respectful, high performing and engaged workplace.

Physical/Environmental/Chemical Hazards:

• Sharp parts, sharp tooling, heavy carts, occasional hot and cold temperature and humidity levels, heat from ovens, moderate noise levels, limited hand and air tool use, compressed air (must use hearing protection).
• Must be able to lift 30-50 lbs. unassisted.
• Must be able to differentiate between color variance.
• Potential splash exposure near process lines.
• Various chemicals used in process.

Education/

Qualifications:

• High-school diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of leadership experience.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work individually and part of a team.
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

We offer the following benefits to All Employees immediately upon hire:

• Next-Day Pay: Don't wait for payday; access your daily pay the next day!
• Quarterly Incentive Program: Paid based on hours worked and business results
• Paid company holidays
• Shift Differentials for 2nd and 3rd shift
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• On-the-Job Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Fun Recognition Events and more!

Full-Time Employees (30 + hours per week) may participate in the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on the 1st of the month, following your start date)
• Paid Time Off: 80 Hours earned in your first year
• Access to Garner Incentive or a Health Savings Account up to $3,000 annually
• 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 2% of bi-weekly contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Additional benefits for employee purchase: life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Live Health Online, virtual doctor visits