Off Shift Team Leader Production

Tg Missouri Corporation; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tg Missouri Corporation is seeking a Lead Operator for a manufacturing facility in Kentucky. The role requires at least 1 year of lead operator or equivalent manufacturing experience, with knowledge of the Toyota Production System and Kanban practices.

Candidate should demonstrate strong organizational skills, reliable attendance, and the ability to lead problem solving while adhering to safety and environmental procedures. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year Lead Operator experience or 1-year previous manufacturing experience in equivalent position.
• Knowledge of Toyota Production System and Kanban.
• Excellent Organizational skills.
• Good attendance record – less than 6 points.
• Ability to read and interpret safety, operating and maintenance instructions.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-shift and post-shift checks.
• Equipment readiness prior to shift.
• Covers for supervisors/employees when absent.
• Lead problem solving activities.
• Has knowledge of all production processes/products.
• Respond to quality issues within shift.
• Perform quality checks (first, middle and last piece checks).
• Standardized work training and verification.
• Ensure 2S1F rules are followed.
• Attend EMS training and minimize environmental impact.

Skills

Leadership

Toyota Production System

Kanban

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs pre-shift and post-shift checks.
• Equipment readiness prior to shift.
• Covers for supervisors/employees when absent.
• Lead problem solving activities.
• Has knowledge of all production processes/products.
• Respond to quality issues within shift.
• Perform quality checks (first, middle and last piece checks)
• Standardized work training and verification.
• Ensure 2S1F rules are followed.
• Maintain awareness and understand the roles and responsibilities regarding the environmental policies, management system, and objectives and targets by attending the required training. Perform all tasks in accordance with the EMS procedures and practices and minimize the impact of their activities on the environment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Follows company rules and policies.

Good attendance record – less than 6 points.

No written corrective action or above on file.

Basic leadership skills.

Basic knowledge of Toyota Production System.

Knowledge of Kanban system.

Excellent Organizational skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

1 year Lead Operator experience or 1-year previous manufacturing experience in equivalent position.

80% process experience in current position and special knowledge for processes.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Clear, concise written and verbal skills and problem-solving skills required. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of team members.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Experience using Microsoft office systems, Excel and Word a plus

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

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 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 to handle or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED WORK HOURS

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, First Shift - 5:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 2 nd Shift – 1:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. or 4 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. or Sunday through Thursday, Third Shift – 9:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m. Occasional overtime throughout the week and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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