Team Leader Production (3rd Shift)

Job Function:

Manufacturing

Location:

US, IL, Bolingbrook

Position Summary:

Lead a team responsible for assembling an entire product or component of a product. Participate in making decisions affecting the work and the employees performing that work.  The hours for this shift 10:00pm to 6:30am

Essential Functions:                                                      

• Lead manufacturing employees within an area of responsibility on a variety of processes and operations
• Assign work and instruct operators on proper work techniques, quality and safety procedures, and housekeeping requirements.
• Check and arrange for the availability of materials, tools, and fixtures
• Perform a variety of direct labor and other functions within the group to maintain the flow of work efficiently to ensure on-time completion
• Audit the work of others and ensures all quality procedures are being followed and that nothing leaves the department unless it meets all requirements
• Assist with evaluating the performance of team members against their job requirements and performance goals with the support of the supervisor
• Perform supervisory tasks except for employee discipline and time approvals with the support of the supervisor
• Perform internal process audits as required, report all findings
• Analyze and report on materials, processes, and products that may cause production disruptions
• Assist with production posting and inventory accuracy within the cell
• Communicate drawing and or BOM (Bill of Materials) discrepancies to Engineering

• Conserve resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
• Contribute to team effort by training others in the performance of inspection tasks as needed
• Document actions by completing production and quality forms

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to supervise and coordinate department activities comprised of diverse tasks and demanding schedules.
• Ability to read and interpret complex drawings and schematics and explain to others
• Must have intermediate computer skills in MS Word and Excel  Experience using an ERP system desirable
• Must be able to understand and apply elements of corrective and preventive actions

Education/Experience:

• 4+ years of experience performing work in a manufacturing environment
• Experience leading a team desirable

Physical Demands: (The work is classified as Medium – Heavy Physical Demand Level (PDL) by the US Dept of Labor’s Dictionary of Occupational Titles) Frequencies: Occasional (1-33%); Frequent (34-66%); Continuous (67-100%)