Team Leader

Job Description

Job Description

The Team Leader is responsible for assisting department supervisors with training, motivating and managing production personnel and daily reporting for production and inventories. In addition the team leader will support goals in Safety, Quality, & Customer Service. Additionally the team leader will act as a back up to all assembly line positions and department supervisor.

The successful candidate will be required to pass all applicable testing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the coordination of daily production requirements including assigning employee job tasks.

• Prepares paperwork and reports as needed.

• Notifies Supervisor of product discrepancies or equipment malfunctions and employee issues.

• Adheres to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations to ensure that safety rules and procedures are strictly followed.

• Provides training, technical expertise, and coaching to department employees as needed.

• Reviews material and production requirements needed to meet daily production requirements.

• Provides hands on assistance and works in a production capacity as needed or as available.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Work Overtime as needed.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Exceptional Oral and Written Communication Skills

• 1 to 2 years supervision or team leader experience.

• Well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Possess in-depth knowledge of production procedures and know how to use tools and operate machinery.

• Physical Dexterity

• Familiarity with 5s, 6s, lean manufacturing, and lean manufacturing concepts preferred.

• Strong leadership skills. Expected to be able to direct, control, correct and motivate the members of their team to achieve efficiency and do their best.

• Must be a swift learner and excellent coach to train their teammates.

• Excellent problem-solving skills to effectively handle the challenges and problems in the shop.

• Basic computer skills

• Ability to delegate tasks to other team members.

• Good time management and be expected to be proactive at all times.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Ability to read and comprehend part drawings.

• Ability to operate forklift

  The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

  Bard Manufacturing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EOE ) and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.