2nd Shift Senior Lead

ATC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ATC Drivetrain in Oklahoma City is seeking a Production Senior Lead to oversee production personnel, processes, and performance in alignment with safety, quality, delivery, and cost standards.

The role requires 3+ years in manufacturing leadership, strong knowledge of lean methods, and effective communication to coach teams and meet production targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ leadership experience in manufacturing or production.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and operating instructions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to coach and develop employees.

Responsibilities

• Supervise personnel and manage activities within area of responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to policies, rules, and procedures.
• Maintain safety of personnel, processes, equipment, and area.
• Ensure quality standards are met for processes and products.
• Coordinate training and maintain training records.
• Assist supervisor with scheduling and manpower planning.
• Monitor and optimize manpower and equipment to meet production goals.
• Troubleshoot problems and participate in problem-solving teams.
• Promote continuous improvement using lean manufacturing techniques.
• Control materials usage and stay within cost targets.
• Maintain accurate identification, handling, and storage of products.
• Coordinate visual controls within production areas.
• Comply with TS16949 and ISO 14001 standards.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Safety

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Tools

ERP systems

Timekeeping software

MS Excel

Job description

Summary The Production Sr Lead Person is responsible for production personnel, processes, and performance to safety, quality, delivery, and cost standards.

Summary The Production Sr Lead Person is responsible for production personnel, processes, and performance to safety, quality, delivery, and cost standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the supervision of personnel and is responsible for the activities in their area of responsibility.
• Assures that established policies, rules, regulations, and procedures are followed.
• Responsible for the safety of personnel, processes, equipment, and housekeeping of the area.
• Responsible for ensuring all processes, equipment, and personnel are meeting quality standards.
• Ensures training and cross-training is conducted, effective, and training records are maintained.
• Assists Supervisor with employee development and administrative duties.
• Assists Supervisor with timekeeping by verifying accuracy of clock punches, reconciling time-clock exceptions and performing interdepartmental time transfers.
• Assists Supervisor with employee scheduling and assignment of manpower to meet production schedules and cost targets.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all processes and equipment in area of responsibility.
• Leads operational efficiency by reviewing manpower and equipment requirements based on production needs.
• Reports and follows up on all process and equipment problems.
• Troubleshoots problems and participates in problem solving teams.
• Identifies, recommends, and assists in the implementation of measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, quality of product, and productivity using lean manufacturing techniques.
• Monitors and controls consumption of materials and supplies to ensure utilized appropriately and within cost targets.
• Verifies correct identification, handling, and storage of products and materials.
• Coordinates and maintains visual controls used within production areas.
• Responsible for ensuring adherence to the policies and procedures of the quality standard TS16949 and environmental ISO 14001 standard.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assists in the supervision of up to 120 employees. Provides direct leadership to team leaders and associated team members. Supports Supervisor in daily responsibilities including training employees; planning, assigning, improving, and directing work; coaching, mentoring, and recognition for employees; addressing concerns and resolving problems; managing Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); Minimum three years’ experience in leadership in a manufacturing or production environment. Leadership experience, higher education/training; and/or equivalent combination of experience and education. An understanding of concepts for lean manufacturing.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups. Ability to communicate effectively with oral and written communication including telephone conversation.

Computer Skills

Ability to operate proficiently a PC computer; use effectively word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications. Ability to draft and format memos, emails, spreadsheets, and graphs. Ability to navigate and perform duties in enterprise ERP and timekeeping software systems.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to interpret company and departmental financial data.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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 frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ATC Drivetrain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)