Production I Team Lead - 2nd Shift

Spartronics Williamsport, Inc.•Williamsport, PA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Ensure employees are at their stations on 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
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
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
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