Team Leader, Production; 3rd Shift

Coaching associates to meet quality, cost, delivery, morale, and safety (QCDMS) targets in compliance with the quality policy and continuously working for associate’s success.

• Coordinate production to meet required schedules.
• Control 5M changes – investigate problems/processes; notify affected departments and implement appropriate action.
• Troubleshoot and fix machine problems.
• Conduct daily start‑up meetings with associates to communicate expectations and strategy.
• Monitor production start‑up for abnormal conditions and take appropriate action when needed.
• Verify quality of product and associate work.
• Responsible for training and development of associates.
• Maintain daily and monthly charts, graphs, and reports.
• Maintain subordinates' documentation on timesheets, attendance, corrective actions, etc.
• Establish and maintain operator instructions.
• Effectively communicate with all levels of associates.
• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance on machines as needed.
• Use Associate Success Center to implement kaizens using the PDCA method.
• Complete daily log book with details and strategy for the next shift.
• Review, correct, and approve associate timecards within respective areas.
• Make recommendations to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations.
• Assist with the company management style to promote ownership by all associates.
• Act as a key member of Employee Involvement, promoting good morale, pride, and ethics throughout DMNC.
• Directly supervise departmental line keepers and associates within respective areas.

• Promote and participate in company activities such as IATF
  16949, ISO
  9001, ISO
  14001 and Employee Involvement.
• Ensure effective communication with team members, internal departments, and related outside resources in both written and oral formats.
• Apply company policies and procedures fairly to all employees.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Maintain 5’s standards: good housing and housekeeping.
• May require some travel.
• Recommend improvements to productivity, quality, and efficiency through continual improvement.
• Coordinate establishment of production goals within respective area.
• May require shift work & overtime to support area of responsibility as needed.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (must fulfil NC State or Federal educational requirements).
• 1–3 years of manufacturing experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Prefer a 2- or 4-year degree in a related field or equivalent related work experience.

• Proficient math and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Effective verbal, listening and communication skills.
• Leadership and coaching skills.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ethical conduct.
• Investigative, troubleshooting and analytical skills to evaluate problems/processes and take necessary action to support subordinates.

Requires constant standing and moving 8–12 hours per day; able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.; bend, stoop, squat and kneel; apply up to 66 lbs push/pull force unassisted; reach overhead.

• Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug plans
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Ongoing Training
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Cafeteria and food markets (vary by location)
• Volunteer opportunities
• Employee recognition (employee and milestone events)

Annual Salary: $60,000 – $75,000
Additional Compensation:
Shift Premium, Straight Time Pay