Team Leader I

Job Responsibilities: 

• Uphold and model safe work practices.  Proactively seek opportunities to improve safety. 

• Complete layered process audits and other quality documentation, as required. 

• Complete daily 5S audit and ensure work center(s) adheres to all 5S standards. 

• Provide leadership and direction with emphasis on team building through Tier 1 meetings, effective communication, and develop an efficient team that is responsive to production requirements and changes. 

• Manage work center inventory using WMS 2018 through order allocation, directed work and scrap processes.  

• Work with the Technician to troubleshoot & repair downtime occurrences and escalate unplanned or higher-level downtime, as needed. 

• Assist Supervisor with safety investigations and reports.  Communicate incidents to appropriate level as needed. 

• Assist Supervisor with onboarding new associates.  Provide training opportunities and work with Trainer to ensure training records are completed and properly retained. 

• Record daily production and downtime data through company software. 

• Respond to associate questions and concerns, escalating to supervisor or HR when required.    

• Model excellence and success to guide team members.  

• Raise issues promptly to Supervisor for guidance & resolution, maintaining confidentiality.  

• Maintain accurate employee timekeeping records via HRIS platform 

• Coordinate the overall assignment of work within respective value stream with the supervisor and other team leaders to attain business needs.   

• Basic understanding of SQDC concepts and ability to explain the concepts & results to the assembly teams 

• Team Lead I capable of supporting Team Lead II or III in running a work center 

• Perform other duties as assigned 

Job Requirements:  

• High school diploma or equivalent (completed) 

• Typically requires 1 year of experience in a manufacturing/operation floor setting 

• Experienced level in job function 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) 

• Proficient in WMS and Agile 

• Demonstrated leadership qualities, professionalism, accountability, communication, and positive attitude 

• Clear and concise written and verbal communications.   

• Demonstrated structured problem-solving and analytical skills.  

• Knowledge of Lean concepts, 5S, and Continuous Improvement practices. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Must be able to safely lift 35 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.