Team Leader I

Job Description

Job Description

Production Team Leader - 2nd Shift - Gallatin, TN

Position Summary:

• Lead, direct, and facilitate the activities of the line leaders/assemblers in multiple work cells to maximize value added labor and efficiency and eliminate the need for any non-value-added activity outside of the work cell. Interface with quality assurance, production engineering, design, customer service, safety and other operational areas to immediately address any issues or areas for improvement. Support the Material Handling work cell assembly group by developing and implementing first-piece build and assembly processes to ensure safe and effective realization of Material Handling orders.
• Lead the production team (including performing hands-on production and assembly functions), mentor and motivate team members, maintain a positive and professional atmosphere and ensure individual and group productivity.
• Maximize production efficiency, initiate and implement continuous improvement projects, train team members, and work with manufacturing engineering to implement new processes. Develop and apply a full understanding of the ERP (Epicor) system.
• Set up work cell according to established layouts and control activity within the cell in accordance with established efficiency procedures.
• Responsible for the following cell set/run processes: product flow, staging of material, crew training crew movements, operation rates (downtime), cycle rates, tally boards, scrap tally, in process inspection requirements, and product labels (label holders, placards, shipping labels).
• Assist in the development and implementation of quality standards. Ensure team compliance with quality program standards, environmental regulations, environmental recycling programs, and associated goals and objectives.
• Follow all company safety and quality policies.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 
• 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits:

• Climate Controlled Facility
• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental & Vision 
• Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Company 401(k) Match
• Bonus Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company-Paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Life Insurance