Granulation Operator Team Lead

The Granulation Department Team Lead at Husqvarna Construction in Columbia, SC oversees daily operations to ensure efficient production and timely product delivery. This role is essential in meeting customer demands while maintaining quality, safety, and process adherence.

1st Shift: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., M-F

Key Responsibilities

Operational Oversight

• Oversee day-to-day activities on the production floor.
• Train new employees on quality, standard work, safety protocols, and PPE requirements.
• Prioritize and oversee work order processing.
• Fill in operational roles as needed, including mixing, granulation, and screening.
• Maintain powder inventory and ensure adequate materials for production.
• Attend daily production meetings and communicate workflow issues to the Production Supervisor.
• Generate and manage required reports, including Powder Reports and Cold Press Work Orders.

Decision-Making & Problem-Solving

• Address and resolve workflow challenges independently when possible.
• Escalate quality issues to the Quality Department and design/assembly concerns to the Manufacturing Engineer.
• Collaborate with the Production Manager to confirm solutions before implementation.

Required Competencies

Position-Specific Competencies

• Attention to detail and precision
• Ability to work within established guidelines and processes
• Cooperative team-oriented mindset
• Strong communication skills

Skills & Knowledge

• Basic machining and manufacturing process knowledge
• Understanding of math and the metric system
• Familiarity with diamond tool design elements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Experience in manufacturing and team leadership preferred
• Working Conditions
• Exposure to a manufacturing environment; PPE required per OSHA regulations
• Ability to wear an N95 mask as required
• Frequent lifting (up to 40 lbs.) and occasional push/pull (up to 50 lbs.)
• Prolonged standing and walking on concrete floors

We Offer

• Competitive pay & benefits from day one
• 401(k) match with no vesting
• Employee discounts on Husqvarna products
• Education assistance & career growth opportunities
• Paid parental leave, holidays, vacation, and sick time

Husqvarna is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline and termination. Husqvarna prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; gender; sexual orientation; pregnancy; age; disability; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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