Production Team Leader

Production Team LeaderOetiker provides customers with the peace of mind that their mission-critical components are reliably connected. We are a global leader in high-end connecting solutions for the vehicle industry and for high-value applications in industrial segments. Our expertise in high-quality clamps, rings, straps and quick-connectors ranges from powertrain and drivetrain applications to medical applications. We offer engineering, prototyping and testing support to quickly create comprehensive solutions for overcoming clamping and connecting challenges. With 1800+ employees in more than 30 countries and over 75 years of experience, we are the trusted, global, long-term partner for the world's leading OEMs.Job DescriptionBy utilizing OPS and L2L Team board, will monitor daily production using L2L, quality output and follow up on excessive downtime and initiate course of action.Schedule daily production, allocate resources as required, ensure vacation coverage and control of overtime activity.Conduct department employee meetings at the start of shift and participate in Gemba walks.Provide timely feedback to enhance performance and create a positive work environment for the employees.Provide feedback and recommendations regarding training or coaching of personnel.Complete Team Leader, 5S and verification audits.Collect and reconcile work orders.Monitor preventative maintenance activities to ensure completionFollow and Enforce compliance to all Health & Safety, Environmental, Legal, Quality, and Oetiker policies and procedures.Responsible for leading and implementing OPS improvements.QualificationsMechanically inclined Knowledge of production equipmentWord-processing and spreadsheet application software Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WindowCommunication Skills Interpersonal and business writing skillLabor Management Knowledge of Employment StandardsKnowledge of company personnel policies and procedures (Administration Manual)Health and Safety Knowledge of Current US Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations.Understanding of the Health and Safety Policy ManualUnderstanding of Machine Guarding standardsUnderstanding of Lock-out Tag-out procedureCommunication skills Communication and Interpersonal SkillsBusiness & Technical Writing SkillsQuality and Environmental SystemISO/TS 16949 and related Policies, Procedures and Process Manuals (including APQP) Knowledge of Statistical Process Control TechniquesKnowledge of metrologyISO 14000 and related Policies, Procedures and Process ManualsProduct knowledge Level 2 Product TrainingEducation / ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED equivalentCollege diploma, preferably in a relevant field2-4 years supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing or high volume manufacturing environmentKnowledge of IATF 16949Oetiker, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.