Team Leader - Production at Adams Thermal Systems – Canton, South Dakota

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Job Summary:

Responsible to assist the Production Supervisor and/or Operations Manager in the daily operations of their respective departments; and to work in the departments when necessary. Help to assure that a safe, efficient, and quality work environment is implemented and maintained to achieve customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and the prevention of failures.

Responsibilities:

• Interaction with Supervisors, Managers and co-workers as needed.
• Ability to work as a team member towards overall Company objectives.
• Must wear proper PPE equipment in all designated areas.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work as a member of a team when needed.
• Daily responsibility to ensure the safe and timely production of scheduled shop orders by effectively utilizing the manufacturing associates, equipment, and material flows.
• Enforce ATS policies, procedures, and guidelines on the shop floor.
• Assist the supervisor in the evaluation and discipline of manufacturing associates by applying the ATS employee guidelines.
• Identify and correct unsafe acts or conditions specifically with respect to primary duties and throughout the facility.
• Regularly conduct training and line flow meetings with associates and compiles training opportunities. Train associates to QSP’s (Quality System Procedures), work instructions, preventive maintenance, control plans and safety practices.
• Communicate daily all relevant information to alternate shift Supervisors and Team Leaders.
• Manage daily the flow of material to/from/within the department through the ‘kitters’ (material handling).
• Assure the accurate reporting of production information: Production Reports, Scrap, Check Sheets, Down Time Data, Associate Job Transfers, etc.
• Assists in setting up equipment and assuring quality operations.
• Enter maintenance work orders in to the MP2 Maintenance Software system and interface with Maintenance personnel to coordinate Maintenance activities with production requirements.
• Actively participate with the entire Operations Team to support and implement initiatives.
• Direct manufacturing associates to maintain a clean working environment; assure clean equipment, painted floors/aisles, open aisles, and good housekeeping practices.
• Assist in Corrective Action Request responses and seeking out root cause solutions.
• Operates equipment, up to 80% overall, to maintain the flow of work when necessary.
• Assures that material from ‘controlled stores’ is readily available to the workstations in a timely manner.
• Assist the Production Supervisor in scheduling PTO to assure that production schedules are met. Review and approve daily attendance records.
• Act as a certified First Responder when so trained.
• Apply IAFT-16947 system procedures and assure compliance, act as a Quality System Internal Auditor when so trained.
• Will be involved in the review process.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years in a leadership role
• Knowledge of measuring equipment and the ability to read blueprints.

Preferred Skills and Characteristics

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision.

Adams Thermal Systems offers a comprehensive employee benefit package including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Wellmark BCBS Group Medical Insurance
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Fidelity 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance at 1x Salary
• Long Term Disability

• Short Term Disability
• Hospitalization Indemnity
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Term Life Insurance
• Identity Protection