MFG TEAM LEAD - ST

Glock; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GLOCK, Inc. USA in Smyrna, Georgia seeks a manufacturing supervisor to lead the Surface Treatment cluster, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and quality. You will oversee finishing of metal parts, allocate personnel, mentor operators and support continuous process improvement.

The role requires strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills, with a 2nd shift schedule (2:00 PM–10:00 PM) Monday–Friday and regular attendance for shift handoffs.

Qualifications

• Leadership, communication and teamwork abilities are required.
• Experience in manufacturing supervision and lean practices is preferred.
• Ability to mentor and develop operators and meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the cluster to meet safety, productivity and quality goals.
• Oversee finishing of metal parts and coordinate equipment setups.
• Mentor team members and address bottlenecks with shift leads.
• Support 5S, Kaizen and preventive maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with ISO/OSHA and environmental regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship Management

Ethical Practice

Critical Evaluation

Time Management

Analytical Thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

GLOCK, Inc. USA, 6000 Highlands Parkway, Smyrna, Georgia, United States of America

Job Description

General Purpose:

Ensures manufacturing of products and semi-finished products in his/her assigned cluster within Surface Treatment in compliance with safety, shift productivity goals as well as internal and external quality specifications. Leads and motivates the team in his/her assigned cluster to achieve set goals. Oversees the finishing of metal parts according to procedure by performing the following duties:

Shift(s) Available:

• 2nd shift (2:00 PM to 10:00 PM) Monday through Friday

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities within his/her assigned cluster in accordance with the company’s policies. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work.

Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Demonstrates leadership skills by promoting team cohesion and motivatingteam members


• Ensures overall manufacturing output goals are achieved in his/her area of responsibility (cluster) in compliance with manufacturing deadlines and delivery schedules by allocating personnel, setting up the equipment, re-working parts and personally supporting troubleshooting efforts as required.


• Mentors other team members to achieve set goals, improve quality and communication


• Help with workflow by identifying bottlenecks and promptly communicating status with Shift Supervisors.


• Promptly communicates equipment and personnel issues to the Shift Supervisor.


• Promptly performs booking operations and ensures reported quantities are correct.


• Supports all LEAN activities within his/her assigned cluster, especially the sustainable execution and implementation of 5S principles (order and cleanliness) and continuous process improvement (stable processes) based on KAIZEN principles to achieve highest quality standards


• Supports execution of regular and effective preventive maintenance according to established working instructions and maintenance schedules.


• Supports the execution of training plans for Operators in compliance with established working instructions and procedures


• Ensures compliance to ISO-, OSHA- and Environmental Protection regulatory and ensures highest safety standards in his/her area of responsibility (cluster)


• Perform adjustments related with machine settings. Analyses part measurements to determine adjustments needed.


• Uses measuring equipment such as microscope, optical comparator, roughness testers, hardness tester, etc. Analyses results and takes appropriate action


• Review measurement reports to assess product conformity and necessary corrections.


• Perform re-works on machine and off machine.


• Effectively uses hand tools such as files and hand reamers to de-bur parts while maintaining product conformity.


• Performs often and through visual inspections to identify issues as early in the production process as possible.


• Communicates with Shift Supervisors and/or Area Leads potential issues that could affect product quality and/or safety including equipment and product issues.


• Communicates with Shift Supervisors, Area Leads and Operators relevant information that helps prevent mistakes or expedite production process at shift change.


• Must be present in regular attendance including the time before/after shift in order to carry out effective shift handoffs.


• Position may require occasional training trips offsite or overseas (Austria).

Qualifications/Job Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, pre-skills, and/or abilities needed to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified employees or applicants with disabilities.

Leadership

Communication

Relationship Management

Ethical Practice

Critical Evaluation

Time Management

Analytical Thinking

Education and/or Experience:

High School Diploma or GED

Related experience and/or training, basic knowledge of surface treatment processes or machines

Licenses and Certifications:

N/A

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 qualified employees and applicants with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Employee is required bend and squat to lift or move boxes (up to 40 lbs.). The employee is required to use fingers and hands to work on products. Personal Protective Equipment is required for safety. Flexible work schedule.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles. Noise levels in the work environment are usually moderate to occasionally loud. The facility is indoor climate controlled. All machines have machine guarding as well as strict safety practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

GLOCK, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions at GLOCK, Inc. will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. GLOCK, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting status), age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristic prohibited by law. In addition to a commitment to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, GLOCK, Inc. has established an affirmative action program to promote opportunities for individuals in certain protected classes throughout GLOCK, Inc.

GLOCK, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees to participate in the job application or interview process.

GLOCK, Inc. USA, 6000 Highlands Parkway, Smyrna, Georgia, United States of America