Production I Team Lead - 2nd Shift at Spartronics – Williamsport, Pennsylvania

The 2nd Shift Production I Team Lead will be responsible for the operation of a section within the Manufacturing function, supporting the Supervisor with the day-to-day management of their manufacturing area, overseeing a group of employees, and ensuring an efficient operation in achieving business targets. They will provide leadership and line management to the team, coordinate their workloads, provide support to ensure that the team delivers, monitor any issues, and ensure production targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and quality standards are met to meet the requirements of the customer. This position also requires the lead to develop the team by focusing on individual performance and supporting requirements to achieve high standards, while fostering a culture of working safely.

MUST HAVE AT LEAST 6 MONTHS -- 1 YEAR EXPERIENCE IN MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT

General and Task Management:

· Ensure employees are at their stations on time. They should be seated and ready for work at the designated start time.

· Ensure employees have all tools, documentation and any other special items needed to perform their tasks.

· Work to ensure people and resources are applied in an efficient and effective manner to meet delivery requirements while achieving quality and safety standards

· Ensure employees follow defined manufacturing procedures and comply with quality requirements

· Ensure adherence to 6S practices (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, Safety)

· Ensure equipment is within calibration date and all systems are functioning correctly

· Ensure all records are completed appropriately

· Ensure that non-conforming material is clearly identified and segregated

· Ensure that the escalation procedure for quality concerns is followed

· Ensure achievement of production throughput against stated capacity targets.

· Ensure the team is aware of day-to-day targets (goals) and responsibilities

· Manage work order closures and stock control transactions

· Maintain visible lead for adherence to procedures and instructions

· Monitor change over and/or line set up efficiency and Prepare line set-ups for following shifts, including first piece buyoffs

· Monitor and maintain all safety equipment and tools

· Undertake continuous training and development

· Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems

· Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required

· Maintain Good People Management skills

People Management:

· Responsible for training of operators for products and processes within the local team

· Responsible for daily management and support for the team to achieve operational success

· Monitor time and attendance and ensure compliance with Company procedures

· Carry out incident, accident, and non-conformity investigations and associated reporting and action closure

· Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems

· Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviors expected of them

· Communicate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs, refer to white boards) from the strategic annual plan so that each employee is aware of expectations and deliverables

· Provide product expertise within team, and respond to operator queries

· Work positively with support functions to fully define the processes/procedures/controls relevant to team activities. Provide support and input to continuous improvement activities within the team

Relationship Management:

· Liaise and communicate with other departments and ensure an effective interface is maintained

· Feedback to the Management team to share ideas and improve operation, recommending, supporting, and implementing continuous improvement activities and process and procedure improvements to optimize results and improve quality of delivery, in line with quality standards requirements and delivery in line with Company and Customer requirements

Self-Management:

· Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures

· Embrace personal challenge and be a confident, rounded thinker. Be self-aware, resilient, assertive, and open to change

Engage interest and participation of others and have a collaborative approach to working together and actively commit to team development, with high levels of motivation, optimism and be action orientated

Skills and Attributes:

· Exercise considerable initiative/judgement in work methods and in interpreting and delegating work requirements/goals

· Work independently, reviewed infrequently with minimal supervision

· Ability to lead by example, gain respect from team and communicate with clarity while demonstrating excellence in your approach to work and employees’ activities

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Excellent organization skills

· Excellent problem-solving skills

· Ability to manage a wide variety of activities at the same time

· Ability to plan, analyze and challenge

· Able to work cross functionally and collaboratively with many stakeholders

· Solid understanding of all people related processes and procedures

· Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of cost of poor quality