Production Team Leader

Overview

• High School diploma or its equivalent required
• $21.35 base rate; increases every 6 months for first 36 months.
• $2.00 Shift Premium on 2nd & a $1.50 Shift Premium for 3rd shift
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance: BCBS of AL
• Less than $190.00/month for family coverage
• Less than $80.00/month for single coverage
• 100% company paid employee life insurance & short/long term disability
• 15 paid company holidays
• 401K w/ match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Team wear, safety shoes, prescription safety glasses provided
• Weekly Perfect Attendance award
• Eligible for discretionary bonus annually
• Years of Service Awards, Employee Assistance Program, frequent employee appreciation events & more

Responsibilities

Expectations:

Accomplish day-to-day tactical objectives in support of company and department goals. Demonstrates adherence to company policies and procedures in support of safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale (SQDCM) initiatives. Embraces and promotes company core values to establish and maintain a culture committed to ethical practices, legal compliance, and a union-free environment. Takes initiative to participate in training and developing opportunities to prepare for current and future challenges. 

Key duties and responsibilities overview:

Ensure Production Team Members have the proper tools and equipment to perform their jobs• Ensure that product defects are repaired, minimized and returned to proper location• Monitor production inventory levels and communicate with material handling• Utilize all quality tools and support (TQM) total-quality-management within the workplace • Monitor and inspect incoming material to production line to ensure non-defective• Recommend disciplinary action for production associates who do not follow company and safety policies

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum education, skills, and/or experience required:

• High School Diploma or GED Minimum requirement • Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills • Ability to make good decisions and take decisive action in a fast pace environment.• Automotive assembly, JIT, 5’S, Team Building and Lean Practices experience an asset.• Good verbal and written skills.• Able to work (OT) overtime as needed to meet production. Must be able to change shifts as required