Team Leader - 2nd Shift

Job Description: Starting wage is based on experience and shift. In addition to a base wage, every associate is eligible for quarterly profit sharing! Various shifts are available and off shifts include additional shift differential pay. Job Profile Summary The Production Team Lead role is responsible for ensuring department associates have the resources needed to successfully perform the requirements of their positions. This role works to improve department processes which ensure the safety, quality, delivery and lean operations for the production line. This person may also be responsible for creating and monitoring standard work, auditing production data, and working with production associates to meet daily goals. Job Description Join the team that is part of an American Tradition! Ruger Firearms is one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms and components for the commercial sporting market. We are looking for dedicated individuals who would like to join our team. Our associates will have the opportunity to receive benefits that include a 401k contribution, quarterly profit sharing*, medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, short term and long term disability coverage. The right candidate must possess a positive attitude and a strong ability to work with others to further the Company’s core values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork. Position Summary: The Production Team Lead role is responsible for ensuring department associates have the resources needed to successfully perform the requirements of their positions. This role works to improve department processes which ensure the safety, quality, delivery and lean operations for the production line. This person may also be responsible for creating and monitoring standard work, auditing production data, and working with production associates to meet daily goals. Qualifications and Skills: Experience with data collection and internal process documentation Experience leading a team and promote collaboration Ability to learn and work with computer software including Oracle, Workday, and Microsoft Office Ability to identify and work with different personalities to achieve defined goals and objectives Leadership and problem solving skills Strong communication including the ability to develop team skills and manage conflict Ability to coach associates at various job tasks Ability to be hands-on to maintain production, which may include use and operation of CNC machines, tool setting, in-line gaging, and securing successful delivery of supplies Experience with OSHA standards and enforcing safety policies and procedures Experience with root cause analysis and process improvement, including A3 and Kaizen Ability to work well under pressure and must be able to multitask Ability to adhere to a flexible schedule to meet production goals Physical Demands: Associates are frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The position can involve sitting, walking and lifting up to 40 pounds several times throughout the day. Job is performed standing all day. Job requires substantial movement/motion with regard to walking, bending, lifting, grasping and applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palms. Requirements: You must be a minimum of 18 years old, and able to pass both a background and drug screen. *Quarterly profit sharing for associates is based on the Company’s profits earned for the quarter. Visit our website at Ruger.com/investor relations to view earnings statements. #J-18808-Ljbffr