Ames Manufacturing/Assembly Team Lead

Gypsum Management and Supply; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gypsum Management and Supply in Suwanee, Georgia, is seeking a Team Leader Tape Tech to oversee the assembly and repair of automatic taping tools. You will lead a team, ensure quality control, and drive production goals in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical skills and previous leadership experience while being committed to safety and continuous improvement. This role offers an opportunity to develop the workforce and contribute to a key operation in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Ability to repair and assemble automatic taping tools following quality standards.
• Demonstrated mechanical skills and experience with assembly.
• Ability to lead and communicate effectively with a team.

Responsibilities

• Train employees on product assembly.
• Effectively lead team and communicate changes.
• Conduct tool audits at the end of each shift.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Leadership experience

Problem-solving

Ability to read blueprints

Quality control assessment

Job description

Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (GMS) is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates an expansive network of distribution centers nationwide.

As part of the GMS family of companies, AMES® Taping Tools is the nation’s leading provider of automatic taping and finishing (ATF) tools, supplies, and training to the professional drywall finishing industry. With our expansive network of company stores and franchised tool rental locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, we’re committed to providing residential and commercial interior finishing contractors with a comprehensive selection of drywall finishing tools, supplies, and equipment, making us a one‑stop‑shop for all things drywall.

Team Leader Tape Tech

Position Summary

The automatic taping tools (ATF) Team Lead may work either repairing Ames Tools or assembling/disassembling automatic taping tools for TapeTech. The Team Lead will be cross trained to perform a variety of different functions within the production environment. The Team Lead must work well in a team environment, have the ability to lead up to 15 people, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement. Experience with assembly and small hand tools strongly preferred. Ability to work overtime as needed required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the ability to train employees on building of products
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively lead team and communicate goals and changes
• Identify the various parts (name and number) and tool families
• Learn the assembly process (which includes parts ordering, hour‑by‑hour, replacement rate – recycled vs replaced, maintain quality standards)
• Printing and creating tool labels in the computer system
• Responsible for tracking production and be able to meet goals
• Conduct Tool Audit at the end of every shift (which includes tools and benches)
• Learn Quality Control of all products in area of responsibility
• Engage with Management and Team Members and provide appropriate feedback
• Ability to set priorities and adjust the line workload
• Must be able to handle confidential information with tact and discretion

Basic Qualifications

• Follow standard work instructions to repair or assemble automatic taping tools (ATF) tools in line with determined quality standards
• Drive daily production expectations and quotas
• Strong mechanical skills
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Recognize quality defects during the assembly process
• Adhere to all safety rules, regulations, and company policies
• Meet all quality specifications.
• Maintain paperwork assigned by any level of management
• Actively participate in all continuous improvement activities
• Adhere to all 5s standards (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain)
• Flexible to cross train for proficiency on a variety of duties
• Adhere to attendance requirements and flexible to work overtime as required
• Previous leadership experience is a plus
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback based on performance

Core Competencies

• Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity.
• Embody the principles of servant leadership, even in a non‑people management role, by putting the needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others’ opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members.
• Help champion an inclusive working environment; empower others to bring their full selves to the workplace; celebrate, welcome, and value the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce; recognize that all team members are valued, regardless of race, background, tenure, or title.
• Ability to self‑manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.
• Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Physical Requirements

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 stand; use hands, use fingers, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to stand the majority of the day while performing the duties of this function. The employee is occasionally required to walk; stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must be able to talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Required Cognitive Skills

• Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks.
• Must be able to manage stress depending on deadlines and ongoing projects.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Must be able to receive and analyze information.
• Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative.
• Development & Training Programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.