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Job Title: Team Lead – (Working Lead)

Reports To: Shift Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, hourly

Hours: 1st shift (7:30am - 4:00pm)

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Job Summary

The Team Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating daily operations within their assigned team to meet safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals. This is a "Working Lead" role, where up to 60% of the time will involve performing direct production tasks within the team. The Team Lead acts as a liaison between associates and the supervisor, ensuring adherence to standard work, resolving immediate issues on the floor, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

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Key Responsibilities

Safety:

oPromote and enforce safety policies to maintain a zero-incident workplace.

oConduct daily safety checks, address hazards immediately, and ensure proper use of PPE.

oLead by example in maintaining a safe working environment and retrain team members as needed.

Production Oversight:

oMonitor daily production activities to meet safety, quality, and delivery targets.

oCoordinate workflows, assign tasks, and balance workloads among team members.

oEnsure adherence to Standard Work; identify and escalate deviations to supervisors.

Team Leadership:

oAct as the first point of contact for associates, providing guidance and support.

oTrain and cross-train team members to build a flexible and capable workforce.

oMonitor attendance, engagement, and performance, addressing minor issues and escalating significant concerns to supervisors.

Quality Assurance:

oPerform regular quality checks to ensure products meet specifications.

oAddress defects or quality concerns immediately and support corrective actions.

oServe as the area champion for quality standards, promoting a culture of accountability.

Continuous Improvement:

oParticipate in Lean initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen events, and Value Stream Mapping.

oEncourage team suggestions for process improvements and collaborate on implementation.

oMaintain and update visual management boards with department metrics.

Communication and Reporting:

oProvide daily updates to the supervisor on team performance, issues, and needs.

oMaintain accurate records of production metrics, downtime, and quality issues.

oEffectively communicate company goals, expectations, and policy updates to team members.

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Qualifications

Education:

oHigh school diploma or GED required; additional training or certifications in Lean or manufacturing preferred.

Required Experience:

oMinimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience, with demonstrated leadership ability.

oMinimal of 2 years as CNC Machinist (ability to program and edit)

Skills:

oStrong communication and interpersonal skills.

oAbility to prioritize and manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.

oKnowledge of Lean principles and problem-solving techniques.

oProficiency with production tracking systems and basic computer skills (e.g., Excel, ERP systems).

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Key Competencies:

oLeadership and accountability.

oOrganizational and multitasking skills.

oCommitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

oProactive problem-solving and decision-making.

oTeam-building and conflict resolution.

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Physical Demands and Work Environment:

oAbility to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and stand for the majority of the workday.

oExposure to moving mechanical parts; noise levels typically moderate.

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