Team Lead - Direct Mail (7a-7p

brief description

job posting

we are looking for individuals who are energetic, motivated, eager to learn, grow and develop their skills, while displaying a team and growth mind set to join our growing printing business!

job title: team lead

department: operations

reports to: production supervisor

flsa status: non-exempt

pay band: 5

wage range: $23 - $26

shifts: 12-hr days (7a-7p)

base pay is based on job-related skills, experience, credentials, role scope, and location. Candidates outside the posted range are encouraged to apply, as qualifications and market factors may influence consideration.

a team lead is responsible for assisting the production department supervisor in various technical and administrative tasks. Along with growth and exposure to supervisory responsibilities, team leaders often perform similar tasks as the employees they oversee. This includes performing tasks for employees who are on vacation or take time off and exemplifies the ability to step in at a moment's notice to cover an absent supervisor, making sure the rest of the team performs and hits their targets, all without authority.

• prepares the production floor for daily production
• order components and/or supplies in the quantities needed to meet the daily production requirements.
• assist in maintaining schedule adherence and support growth initiatives.
• follow supervisor’s guidance on break coverage.
• operate low priority machine/support priority machines.
• demonstrate leadership in working with troubleshooters and operators.
• involved in job changeovers, setup reduction and total productive maintenance (tpm).
• report issues/problems to immediate supervisor/production manager.
• fill in for supervisors in their absence as needed.
• communicate with next shift about status of job(s) and any special instructions.
• monitor production consumables.
• conduct periodic audits of the processes.
• communicate and assist in other areas of production as directed.
• assist supervisor in monitoring and updating visibility boards.
• perform daily, weekly, and monthly total productive maintenance (tpm) tasks to maintain optimal equipment performance.
• follow all nahan safety and quality standards.
• work assigned shifts, including weekends and overtime, as required.
• other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot advanced machine/equip. Malfunctions.
• attention to detail and ability to identify quality defects.
• ability to read and interpret work orders and technical specifications.
• strong computer skills.
• ability to work independently and part of a team, showing leadership skills, coaching skills and trainer skills.
• strong communication skills (written, verbal and listening).
• excellent time management skills and organizational skills.
• proficiency/fluent with english language, both written and verbal.

• high school diploma or equivalent.
• two (2) years’ experience in a manufacturing setting as a team leader/machine operator preferred.
• solid knowledge of machine capabilities and manufacturing processes/procedures.
• on-the-job training provided.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 100% employer paid life insurance
• 100% employer paid short term & long-term disability insurance
• other voluntary employee benefits i.e. (accident & critical illness)
• 401k with employer match
• vacation/holiday/sick & safe time

the work environmental characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

this job operates in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job inside the manufacturing facility, the employee is frequently exposed to normal to moderate working conditions for a manufacturing facility with a noise level that is usually moderate to loud. The role routinely uses printing equipment and machines.

while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods of time as well as use hands or fingers to reach or handle, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee will regularly lift 70lbs or more at a time. All vision abilities are required to encompass close-up work. Employees must be able to tolerate and endure extended seasonal hours and maintain alertness to meet deadlines.

occasionally while performing duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to machinery and moving parts, airborne particles including paper dust and hazardous materials or fumes, which may require the use of ppe. The employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions, extended seasonal hours, high precarious places, and confined spaces. The nose level in some of the work…