1st Machine Line Team Leader

1st Machine Line Team Leader

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience in the Quality Assurance function
• Associate Degree in Applied Science in Business, Engineering or Manufacturing preferred
• One year experience in manufacturing operations preferred
• A working knowledge of CNC Equipment, Robotics, & Automation and dip tank operation would be helpful but not required

Responsibilities

• Oversees that the below skills are implemented and maintained: Safety, Productivity, Conduct, Housekeeping/5S, Quality, Proper Machine Operation
• Verifies that documented procedures and instructions are being followed: Standard Operating Procedures, Rework Instructions, Work Instructions, Preventive Maintenance Instructions, Inspection Instructions (MQP), Reaction Plans, Process Set-up Instructions, Associate Handbook, Monitor Housekeeping/5S, Posted Work Instructions, Boundary Samples
• Frequently reviews the quality of products following each process and provide immediate feedback to Machine Line Specialists
• Generate and recommend solutions to production problems and suggest corrective action to ensure quality standards, policies and procedures are adhered too
• Assign, train and rotate Machine Line Specialists in an effort to build a solid team
• Facilitates communication: Between operations within assigned Lines, Develop action plans to increase productivity and scrap reduction, Hold overlap communications meetings, Conduct meetings with Team Leaders, Managers, Maintenance Specialists, Between Lines, Between Shifts
• Check and report status of supplies at the operation line and inventory levels
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels
• Prioritize, organize plant operations
• Maintain a motivational climate of continuous improvement
• Anticipate, analyze, and diagnose production problems (tooling problems, equipment malfunctions, material or labor shortages, etc.)
• Maintains assigned roster and crews, Works with team on changeovers/setups at required operations
• Plan changes for minimum disruption
• Insure production is recorded and verify the following for accuracy: Operation Productivity & Scrap Accountability Logsheets, Feedback on process and operation
• Provide input to facilitate effective cost reduction, work simplification, scheduling, etc.
• Monitor accuracy of production and quality reporting information with accountability for accuracy for crews/shifts
• Implement and monitor all safety procedures with appropriate follow-up and corrective actions for unsafe conditions
• In addition to the above responsibilities, this position is responsible for other tasks as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• A working knowledge of CNC Equipment, Robotics, & Automation and dip tank operation would be helpful but not required