Lab Production Lead: Team Coach & Process Improver

ABB OPTICAL Group; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and group life insurance

Voluntary supplemental life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Paid family leave

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and/or sick time

Paid holidays

Birthday PTO

Job summary

ABB Optical Group in Kentucky is seeking a Lab Team Lead for the Production Department (Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm). You will be a working lead responsible for timely, accurate processing of products in the lab and cross-training staff across core tasks.

You will manage day-to-day workflows, review performance data, train and mentor employees, and implement process improvements. The role requires at least a high school diploma and about 2.5 years of manufacturing experience, plus strong communication

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent experience is required for full-time employment
• Minimum of two (2) years and six (6) months of manufacturing/optical manufacturing experience
• Ability to follow procedure and contribute as an individual and a team member
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day coordination of a specific lab function or area, including delegating tasks and assigning duties to employees
• Evaluate employees within department utilizing a skills assessment checklist and provide feedback to management
• Partner with Management to determine department standards, operational procedures, and metrics to drive performance excellence
• Review data from performance reports, determine accuracy of reports and efficiency and productivity of employees
• Provide recommendations for immediate process or performance corrections based on reports; Partner with management to implement the necessary adjustments
• Plan and schedule regular rotation of all employees through the various key process responsibilities
• Analyze and share daily production stats with employees
• Review and recommend department processes to ensure maximum level of productivity and cost efficiencies
• Identify potential trends in performance gaps and recommend modifications to the standardized work documents by using process improvement principles
• Report all known product, process, and or reporting defects and inefficiencies to supervisory personnel
• Participate in team, department, and company-wide meetings as schedule; Actively participate in team discussions and provide feedback to maintain and improve the work environment
• Provide information regarding work activities, department activities and programs and company updates; Promote industry information within the team and organization
• Ensure that employees follow documented and standardized work procedures
• Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to improve and develop the performance of employees
• Ensure the work area is clean and organized and prepared for the next shift with all items in their designated locations
• Redirect employees to management and notify management regarding any employee relations or performance management issues, safety issues and incidents employee personal concerns, and all employee complaints; May be asked to provide input on discipline, performance reviews, payroll, attendance, etc.
• Ensure all employees are trained and comply with related policies and procedures for both the department and the company
• Utilize proper handling techniques and equipment to minimize damages and reduce injuries
• Follow and uphold all OSHA and company safety guidelines, policies, and regulations
• Ability to work overtime as business needs dictate
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ABB Optical Group in Kentucky is seeking a Lab Team Lead for the Production Department (Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm). You will be a working lead responsible for timely, accurate processing of products in the lab and cross-training staff across core tasks.

You will manage day-to-day workflows, review performance data, train and mentor employees, and implement process improvements. The role requires at least a high school diploma and about 2.5 years of manufacturing experience, plus strong communication