Team Leader, Senior 1st Shift - Flat Metal Fab Dept

Job Description

Job Description

Safety Statement:

This is a safety sensitive position.

Job Purpose:

Will be assisting the supervisor by overseeing a group of employees and maintaining inventory of components on a daily basis.

Essential Functions:

• Takes charge of department when the supervisor is away.
• Enforces Safety, Quality, and Housekeeping core operating principles.
• Sets the production runs.
• Assigns employees particular job duties throughout the shift.
• Coordinates work orders according to the daily work schedule.
• Checks the inventory for materials necessary to complete the assignments.
• Feeds material to the production lines and interfaces with the material handlers.
• Checks the equipment to see if it is operating properly, safely and is ready for production.
• Continually checks quality of parts being produced, making sure all safety equipment is used correctly.
• Checks work orders to assure correct parts are ordered.
• Fills out timecards for agency personnel, and other necessary forms.
• Conducts safety meetings and fills out accident reports in cases of injury.
• Verifies the quantities of the product produced to prevent over runs.
• Tracks attendance for employees daily.
• Obtains the necessary purchased parts from stores and provides labels for the finished products.
• Completes supervisory duties such as split-offs, timecards, interviews, and disciplinary actions.
• Uses the SAP software to retrieve and input information.
• Periodically assists in orienting and training lower level employees.
• Assists the supervisor/manager with employees’ performance evaluations.
• Notifies supervisor/team leader immediately regarding any concerns pertaining to the department and/or employees.
• Follows and implements all safety regulations and procedures.
• Identifies potential hazards in the work area.
• Assists the supervisor with the organization and coordination of product storage.
• Maintains good housekeeping in work area.
• May use hydraulic and electrical hand tools, such as the pneumatic drill, glue gun, hammer, and rivet machine.
• Pulls engineering prints as needed and must be able to read prints and measuring devices.
• In warehouse, must obtain skills of Material Handler, Senior; handles inter-company shipping process.
• Assists the supervisor to provide first aid to injured employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works overtime as assigned.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of one year experience as a team leader.
• Demonstrates leadership ability in keeping the lines running and familiarity with parts, components and tools.
• Must be able to communicate effectively to motivate employees.
• Must be able to speak English.
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills.
• Needs to be flexible with required working hours, including overtime.
• Good basic math skills.
• Able to troubleshoot and make effective decisions within the department.
• Able to manage the department when the supervisor is away.
• Must have the ability to drive motorized equipment or vehicles and have a valid driver’s license.
• Commercial driver’s license is needed for Vehicle Repair Department.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years of prior related leadership experience is preferred.
• Knowledgeable on company’s policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to chest and shoulder level. Occasionally pushes and/or pulls up to 100 pounds with a manual or electrical pallet jack. Able to withstand 8 to 10 hours standing on a concrete surface. Must wear applicable and proper protective equipment including, but not limited to, protective eye and/or hearing equipment to safely perform job duties. Will occasionally be exposed to chemicals, dust, heat, cold, gas, and/or fumes. Must be able to adjust physically to normal plant environmental conditions (above moderate heat and cold) and to adapt quickly to physical applications requiring varying motor skills.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

Activity

Hours per day

Never

0 hours

Occasionally

up to 3 hours

Frequently

3-6 hours

Constantly

6-8+ hours

Sitting

X

Walking

X

Standing

X

Bending (neck)

X

Bending (waist)

X

Squatting

X

Climbing

X

Kneeling

X

Crawling

X

Twisting (neck)

X

Twisting (waist)

X

Hand Use: Dominant hand Right Left

X

Is repetitive use of hand required?

X

Simple Grasping (right hand)

X

Simple Grasping (left hand)

X

Power Grasping (right hand)

X

Power Grasping (left hand)

X

Fine Manipulation (right hand)

X

Fine Manipulation (left hand)

X

Pushing & Pulling (right hand)

X

Pushing & Pulling (left hand)

X

Reaching (above shoulder level)

X

Reaching (below shoulder level)

X

Never

0 hrs.

Occasionally

up to 3 hrs.

Frequently

3-6 hrs.

Consistently

6-8+ hrs.

Height

Never

0 hrs.

Occasionally

up to 3 hrs.

Frequently

3-6 hrs.

Consistency

6-8+ hrs.

Distance

0-10 LBS.

X

X

11-25 LBS.

X

X

26-50 lbs.

X

X

51-75 lbs.

X

X

776-100 LBS.

X

X

100+ LBS.

X

X

Please indicate if your job requires:

YES NO (IF YES, PLEASE BRIEFLY DESCRIBE)

1. Driving cars, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment? __Yes, company vehicles and forklift____________

1. Working around equipment and machinery? __Yes, departmental equipment________________

1. Walking on uneven ground? __No____________________________________

1. Exposure to excessive noise? __Yes, departmental machinery________________

1. Exposure to extreme in temperature, humidity, or wetness? Yes, summer heat and humidity, winter cold, rain_

1. Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals? __Yes, welding fumes, plastic dust, etc.___________

1. Working at heights? __Yes, VNA lifts masts_______________________

1. Operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement? __Yes, when operating vehicle or forklift__________

1. Use of special visual or auditory protective equipment? __Yes, safety glasses and ear plugs_______________

1. Working with biohazards such as: blood borne pathogens,

sewage, hospital waste, etc. __Yes, first aid__________________________________

(Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add, or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within the job description at any time.)