Crew Leader, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Crew Leader

Crew Leaders are responsible for effectively and efficiently leading crews and performing essential tasks within their assigned department of operation. Crew Leaders will be the point of contact between supervisors and crews in the completion of manufacturing finished and in-process goods. This position will assist in supervisory tasks and will work hands on with crews to ensure the safety of crews and the smooth completion of manufacturing projects.

Responsibilities

• Carry out operational schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities.
• Reviews production and aids in resolving operational, manufacturing and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Works with shop employees and maintenance personnel to ensure that tooling and equipment are in good working condition.
• Ensures that worn/damaged tooling equipment is replaced in a timely manner.
• Communicates the supervisors adjustments to crews making necessary changes to resolve problems.
• Works with supervisor and crews to solve problems or potential problems relating to meeting dispatches or schedules.
• Responsible for following dispatch rules unless otherwise directed for all work centers within the department.
• Suggests/implements changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Promotes work on 5S, lean initiatives, and continual improvement projects.
• Follows and helps to enforce company policies, standards and employee relations.

• Adheres to policies and standards set forth by Miller Fabrication Solutions.
• Observes employees to ensure compliance with company standards and policies.
• Includes adhering to safety, quality, production and environmental policies.
• Cooperates and openly communicates with other appropriate departments and with the supervisor.
• Completes all accident/incident reports and required paperwork in accordance to the written procedure in absence of supervisor.
• Promotes safe working habits and strives to provide a safe and healthy work environment.
• Resolves employee grievances, differences, and promotes teamwork within the department.
• Initiates and records disciplinary action when necessary in accordance to company policies.
• Provides feedback for employee evaluations.
• Records and maintains accurate employee time, absenteeism, PTO records, and schedules personnel shifts in the absence of the supervisor.
• Leads by example and acts as a coach by mentoring employees to develop their skills.
• Ensures employees are performing all required daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly PM's.
• Follows through with specific corrective actions relating to monthly quality and safety meetings.

Safety Requirements & Physical Demands

The safety requirements and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee must sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Employee must be able to read, see, hear, and speak English.
• Position requires frequent physical exertion. Incumbent will frequently be required to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds, and larger amounts with assistance. Incumbent may need to operate crane and forklift.
• The work location includes a warehouse and fabrication shop setting, which will expose the employee to dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and loud noises.
• Position requires limited exposure to outdoor elements (extreme heat, cold temperatures, snow, ice, etc.).
• Employee may be required to use tools, including but not limited to: basic hand tools, saws, grinders, mills, lathes, bending tools, drill press, band saw, scale, stamping tool.
• Employee must wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including gloves, safety glasses, ear protection and steel-toed boots, and any other PPE as required in the production area. PPE will be provided by the company with the exception of steel-toed boots.
• Employee will give full attention to all tasks.
• Employee will follow all safety policies/practices/guidelines and will ensure all safety requirements…