Manufacturing Operator Lead

Combination Line Shift Lead

Specialty: Production

Position Summary: Facilitate the manufacture of high quality brake pads in a safe and efficient manner; keeping in mind the needs of the company, our customers, our employees, and our community.

Position Duties and Responsibilities: A non-supervisory member of the work group who will assist operators and supervisors in accomplishing daily objectives on the production lines. Assists with training, ensuring process controls are maintained, and performing tasks that take away from production time. Essential functions of the position are:

1. Trains new operators in proper and safe methods utilizing the work standards.
2. Lead others by example in all aspects: Safety, Quality Productivity and attendance, 5S activity, and housekeeping work habits.
3. Knows and can perform most jobs in assigned work area, and has basic understanding of all jobs within assigned work area.
4. Knows proper usage and application of parts and materials in assigned work area.
5. Assists operators in assuring machinery, tools, and equipment are in good working order.
6. Assists in solving quality problems.
7. Performs data collection.
8. Monitors process and product control as identified on the condition check sheet.
9. Monitors component quantities and may restock the line as necessary.
10. Assist the Manufacturing Supervisor in planning cross training and job rotation.
11. Cycle counts parts on the line.
12. Troubleshoots the process when problems arise, including adjustment of machines.
13. In cases of absenteeism or high demand, an Area Lead may be asked by Management to fill a position on a production line.

Knowledge/Experience/Skills: High School Diploma or Equivalent required. 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with some leadership preferred. Experience with Microsoft Excel and Outlook required. The following skills and experience are needed to be a successful lead:

• Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
• Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over the course of a shift.
• Problem analysis and resolution
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong Team player

Competencies (This list is not all inclusive, others may be applicable):

• Communication Writes and speaks effectively, using conventions proper to the situation; states own opinions clearly and concisely; demonstrates openness and honesty; listens well during meetings and feedback sessions; explains reasoning behind own opinions; asks others for their opinions and feedback; asks questions to ensure understanding; exercises a professional approach with other using all appropriate tools of communication; uses consideration and tact when offering opinions.
• Commitment to Safety Understands, encourages and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with safety policies and procedures; completes all require EHS training; takes personal responsibility for safety.
• Reliability Personally responsible; completes work in a timely, consistent manner; works hours necessary to complete assigned work; is regularly present and punctual; arrives prepared for work; is committed to doing the best job possible; keeps commitments.
• Problem Solving Anticipates problems; see how a problem and its solution will affect other units; gathers information before making decisions; weigh alternatives against objectives and arrives at reasonable decisions; adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines and directions; works to eliminate all processes which do not add value; is willing to take action, even under pressure, criticism or tight deadlines; takes informed risks; recognizes and accurately evaluates the signs of a problem; analyzes current procedures for possible improvements; notifies manager of problems in a timely manner.

Work Environment: Work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions (e.g., working around moving machines in production facilities) and protective clothing or gear such as safety glasses, gloves and safety shoes is required.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.