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Position Summary: The Team Leader is responsible for ensuring the performance metrics and KPI's are achieved. Facilitate problem-solving activities within assigned production area when abnormalities impact the performance of the area. Helps monitor shift start-up/hand-off activities, associate training, compliance with standardized work.
Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to, the following:
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Drive troubleshooting and problemsolving activites within a dedicated production area when target performance is not achieved.
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Proactively facilitate continuous improvement activities.
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Cooperate with cross-functional team members to make improvements as needed.
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Measure, chart and monitor predefined performance metrics.
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Coordinate on-time production start-up and monitor Kanban for respective production area.
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Ensure smooth hand-off to the next shift by communicating production levels and issues.
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Regularly monitor and audit compliance with standardized work, escalating identified issues and retraining associates on the correct processes.
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Monitor adherence to 5S and drive improvement efforts.
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Develop and share A3 problem solving stories within and across facilities.
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Adopt and implement best practices (A3's).
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Perform on-the-job training and cross-training of associates as needed.
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Help teach and develop team members in lean manufacturing principles and capabilities.
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Answer associate questions and foster a positive team oriented environment.
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Help manage staffing assignments and schedules including job rotation and overtime.
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Escalate labor shortages to Production Leader and cover absenteeism by operating equipment, as needed.
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Provide Production Leader with input into the performance of team members as requested.
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Serve as temporary Back-Up Leader to cover absences of Production Leader.
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Perform and demonstrate production and/or assembly of parts in a safe manner adhering to all Safety policies.
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If trained as a first responder, provide injury related response as necessary.
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Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.
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Position Skills and Experience Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
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Sucessful completion of Shape Corp. Leader Bootcamp training, or equivilant
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A minimum of 1 year of experience in the relevant manufacturing area and process; Shape Corp. Manufacturing Technician experience preferred
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Previous experience coaching others and/or assisting with on-the-job training preferred
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Preference to working with people in a team environment
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Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
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Strong problem solving skills with prior exposure to lean manufacturing tools and techniques
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Task oriented with strong attention to detail
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Demonstrated experience working effectively in a team environment
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Proficiency with Microsoft Applications
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