Lean Production Team Lead, 2nd Shift

Vermeer Corporation; Piedmont (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer Corporation seeks a capable production team lead to guide diverse team members, prioritize work to meet customer demand, and collaborate with adjacent areas to enhance processes. You will facilitate communication, ensure proper training, and direct the work of team members with technical expertise.

The role emphasizes Lean principles, daily improvement through MDI, and training to support cross-training for coverage; strong leadership and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or HiSET.
• One year manufacturing related experience.
• Ability to lead others in alignment with Vermeer characteristics and behaviors.
• Ability to perform problem solving techniques and implement counter measures.
• Understanding of performance measurements including safety, quality, delivery, cost and inventory.
• Understanding of lean principles.
• Ability to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Understanding of equipment and machinery operation.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Model and drive the need for customer-focused team members while moving product to the next stage in the value stream process.
• Apply lean principles to support the team and complete follow-up items from Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement.
• Collect current and accurate information on the MDI board to drive completion of counter measures and communicate with team members.
• Ensure team members have appropriate tools to effectively complete their job tasks.
• Prioritize opportunities for current team member development and facilitate training of new team members; ensure cross-training for maximum coverage and support of processes; execute countermeasures to meet EHS Scorecard requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean principles

Problem solving

Communication

Equipment knowledge

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma/HiSET

Job description

Vermeer Corporation seeks a capable production team lead to guide diverse team members, prioritize work to meet customer demand, and collaborate with adjacent areas to enhance processes. You will facilitate communication, ensure proper training, and direct the work of team members with technical expertise.

The role emphasizes Lean principles, daily improvement through MDI, and training to support cross-training for coverage; strong leadership and safety focus are essential.