Team Leader

Rutherfordton, North Carolina, United States, 28139 Scope This position is essentially a shift supervisor, without Performance Management responsibility. However, input on employee performance management issues is part of the position's responsibilities. Key Responsibilities Providing leadership and support for operations team Assuring workplace safety Assuring adherence to quality requirements, attaining shift schedule production goals, and facilitating efficient operations Shift Information 1st shift: Regular work hours from 7:00am to 3:00pm, Monday – Friday. Overtime as needed. 2nd shift: Regular work hours from 3:00pm to 11:00pm, Monday – Friday. Overtime as needed. Safety Promote a safe work environment by engaging team members in creating and sustaining a 5S workplace Ensure EHS policies and procedures are followed consistently Motivate team members to be involved in safety initiatives Quality Ensure employees and resources produce and deliver quality parts in an efficient manner to the next process and customer Delivery Lead team in problem solving manufacturing issues to ensure on-time, correct, and complete delivery Productivity Lead team in problem solving manufacturing issues to ensure shift schedule attainment Coordinate machine repair and preventive maintenance with shift maintenance technicians Ensure all jobs are performed on shift either by delegation or self-involvement Teamwork Develop and maintain a strong team through leading by example, training and communicating expectations Maintain Training Matrix to identify and address training needs of shift associates Cost Lead PDCA meetings to engage team in elimination of waste in their processes Employee Engagement Ensure strong communication between employees, shifts, and plant leaders Maintain employee schedules, track attendance, schedule vacations, and review time cards (audited by Group Leader) Provide input to Group Leader for performance reviews, disciplinary actions, corrective actions, and opportunities for improvement Minimum Requirements Must have successfully completed Timken Manufacturing Operating System (TMOS) training (formerly called Lean Leader Academy) or will commit to enroll and complete next TMOS offering Excellent leadership and communication skills Computer skills including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office Word / Excel; SAP Experience and skill in manufacturing operations High school diploma or GED Preferred Qualifications Experience in production planning, flow, and lean manufacturing principles What We Offer Competitive pay Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance Benefits start on first day of employment Opportunities for career advancement Supportive and team-oriented work environment This position may require access to United States export controlled technical data (“CTD”) and hardware under the Departments of US State (ITAR) and/or Commerce (EAR). Eligible candidates are US Citizens, Green Card holders, Asylees or others eligible to receive US export license authorizations. Candidate must be authorized to work in the US. All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr