Team Leader II​/III

Job Description:

Genie Industries/Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP), a business segment of the Terex Corporation, is headquartered in Redmond, WA with branch offices worldwide. We manufacture material lifts, aerial work platforms, trailer‑mounted booms and light towers, telehandlers, scissor lifts and self‑propelled telescopic and articulating booms. We have a strong safety‑first mentality, a team‑based culture, respect for the individual and high integrity. This position is located in Redmond, WA.

Genie sets the standard by which other lifts are judged. Simply put, we build a better lift. Our innovative designs and reliable products have made Genie a world leader in the production of material lifts, portable aerial work platforms, scissor lifts and self‑propelled telescopic and articulated booms. The right time is now to join us as we grow and expand to meet our customers’ needs.

This position is responsible for the daily coordination of an assigned area. It includes training and monitoring production processes of a small group of team members, providing a safe work environment, ensuring standard work is performed, maintaining 5S levels, identifying and resolving quality issues, implementing poka‑yoke, addressing line‑stop/lost production issues, collecting data and maintaining visual displays, participating in RIPs, and filling in for absent team members on an as‑needed basis per supervisor’s request.

• Studies daily production schedules and estimates team member hours and materials needed to complete assignments
• Interprets blueprints, specifications, and job orders such as engineering change notices to team members, makes and participates in assignments, and conducts inspections of work
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality; suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment and tools that improve workflow, efficiency, and team member safety
• Trains new team members; communicates company philosophies and policies, teaches and demonstrates work routines
• Maintains records of day‑to‑day activity including time and materials and process steps
• May set up and/or verify settings on production machines
• May inspect materials used in the manufacturing of Genie products
• Assembles equipment components, sub‑assemblies, and accessories as required for the assigned stage of production and in coordination with a small team of co‑workers
• Operates a variety of handheld and power‑assisted tools and production fixtures
• Enters and retrieves production information onto a computerized data entry screen or a custom‑designed form
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position

The position requires a complete understanding of all assembly and sub‑assembly processes in the area of assignment sufficient to organize a small work team, train new team members, examine work results, and assemble equipment. It requires a working knowledge in the usage of automated production machinery, common hand tools, hand‑held power tools, fabricating equipment, and portable air tools such as a ratchet.

Additionally, it requires sufficient human relations skill to conduct one‑on‑one training and achieve harmony with team members, and sufficient problem‑solving skills to troubleshoot situations such as labor and material shortages and tool and equipment problems while maintaining productivity.

• Must have strong fabrication background
• Basic machine operator’s skills required
• Strong understanding of total preventive maintenance (TPM)
• Basic knowledge of machine technology/CNC preferred
• Minimum of one year supervisory experience preferred
• Related technical ability and good understanding of production processes and equipment
• Flexible, with strong teamwork orientation
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including experience coaching and training others
• Strong math skills
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Understanding and support of company policies and procedures
• Strong orientation toward quality, safety and continuous improvement
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Commitment to Lean Principles
• De…