Production Team Lead - 3rd Shift

US Farathane is seeking an experienced Team Leader . This position acts as a company representative in overseeing the work activities of hourly associates in assigned work area. US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year. We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black-box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPE’s and TPO’s as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Serve as a conduit for company, plant and departmental communications to employees in assigned area. Oversee / lead manufacturing personnel in area assigned. Ensure compliance to required schedule in assigned area. Monitor all equipment in assigned area for optimal performance. Contribute to quality, cost, safety, and efficiency improvements in assigned area. Ensure conformance to all process controls, quality and efficiency criteria. Train employees in assigned area as required. Execute necessary production documentation (i.e., tool reports, scrap sheets, production reports, accident reports, first shot sheets, manning logs, maintenance requests, etc.). Monitor all personnel in assigned area for adherence to company policies and procedures (i.e., quality policy manual, associate handbook, etc.). Serve as leader for associates in assigned area in group problem solving and employee involvement activity. Cooperate with support personnel (Engineering, Tooling, Quality, Maintenance, etc.) on their specific agendas and assignments as they relate to area of responsibility. Adhere to all company policies and procedures (i.e., quality policy manual, associate handbook, etc.). Comply with all internal and OSHA required safety procedures. Maintain high standards of housekeeping in respective areas. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three months related experience and / or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to communicate with employees and have excellent listening skills. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Physical Requirements Frequent standing or walking for long periods of time. Frequent lifting or move up to 50lbs. Frequent required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Occasional bending, stooping, and crouching. Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These conditions include: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee must not wear any loose-fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Compensation and Benefits Medical Dental Vision 401k with company match Paid holidays and vacation Job Promotional Opportunities and much more! Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of US Farathane. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr US Farathane