Manufacturing Tech Lead: Lean, Kaizen & Team Growth

SMEAL SFA, LLC; Snyder (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smeal, a REV Group brand, based in Snyder, NE, is seeking a Tech Lead to provide technical leadership in assigned manufacturing areas, actively supporting lean and continuous improvement efforts. You will interface with Engineering on technical issues, develop standard work, and help drive corrective actions.

Responsibilities include training teammates, meeting production goals, maintaining a safe, clean work environment, and supporting Kaizen initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read blue prints, routings, and BOM
• Ability to lead by example
• Ability to identify root cause, implement corrective action
• Strong problem solving skills
• 2+ years experience in assigned area
• Participated in at least 2 Kaizen events
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools
• Ability to read and use a tape measure to precise measurements
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to maintain attendance within company guidelines
• Ability to retain and apply instructions
• Positive attitude
• Work overtime on short notice
• Embrace change
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Must be detailed orientated
• Ability to read and understand truck specification documents
• Ability to communicate and understand in English
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be able to work with little to no supervision after two weeks

Responsibilities

• Consistently models a positive attitude and demonstrates a "can-do" mindset
• Ensure team compliance with the quality system and applicable policy, procedure, and practice
• Interface with Engineering on technical issues and make recommendations for change
• Assist in developing standard work for assigned areas
• Cross train employees, develop backups and additional skills in workers
• Serve as back-up Team Lead as required
• Self-check work and inspect prior processes
• Meet production goals
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Initiate process improvements when able
• Work in close proximity to customer, as needed
• Operate any equipment or tools needed to perform the job
• Assist other team members and departments as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Quality mindset

Problem solving

Read blueprints

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen experience

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Math skills

Self-motivation

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Smeal, a REV Group brand, based in Snyder, NE, is seeking a Tech Lead to provide technical leadership in assigned manufacturing areas, actively supporting lean and continuous improvement efforts. You will interface with Engineering on technical issues, develop standard work, and help drive corrective actions.

Responsibilities include training teammates, meeting production goals, maintaining a safe, clean work environment, and supporting Kaizen initiatives.