Shift Operations Team Lead — Manufacturing

Orchid MPS Holdings, LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee events

Job summary

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions in Bridgeport, MI, is seeking a Team Lead, Operations to manage daily production targets on Shift 1. You will guide a team, coordinate with maintaining quality and safety, and lead process improvements across the line.

Responsibilities include coordinating labor, supporting trainings, leading huddles, and driving Kaizen activities to improve delivery and efficiency on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• High School Or Equivalent (Required)
• Associates of Arts (A.A) (Preferred)
• Associates of Science (A.S) (Preferred)
• 3+ Years of Experience in a Manufacturing Environment (Required)
• 2+ Years of Experience in Leadership (Preferred)
• Experience Leading a Small Group or Project Team (Preferred)
• Experience in the processes in the work area (Preferred)
• Experience as a Trainer (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Work with team members to ensure daily production targets are met.
• Count / Review WIP daily.
• Align labor to maximize machine and operator utilization; Work with other area leaders and supervisors to move employees based on business needs.
• Cover operations for absenteeism as required.
• Add additional help at bottleneck operations when needed.
• Provide the first level of escalation as problems occur.
• Follow troubleshooting / escalation process.
• Submit work orders for down machines.
• Submit tech requests for machine issues.
• Work with Manufacturing technicians to get supplies ordered.
• Coach team, keep team engaged in daily production.
• Lead the daily huddle meeting on Safety, Quality, Production, Cost and People
• Work with team members to ensure company standards are maintained.
• Make sure gage calibrations are all up to date and turned in when due.
• Ensure daily / Weekly / Monthly Preventive Maintenance tasks are complete on time
• Perform Monthly Safety Audits
• Perform Weekly 6S Audits.
• Review and approve standard work / work instruction changes.
• Ensure team member compliance wire assignments are complete on time.
• Coordinate Quality & Rework
• Align with Quality / Inspection on Questions regarding print specifications.
• Organize sorts for NCMRs. Work with Inspection for Documentation Errors, and questions about parts
• Lead Shift to Shift Communications
• Complete end of shift report.
• Communicate any production issues with opposing shift supervisor and team leader.
• Communicate any potential safety concerns to opposing shift.
• Communicate any potential quality concerns to opposing shift.
• Work with cross functional teams to ensure on time delivery of customer requirements.
• Line up work at work centers and shelves based on business priorities.
• Communicate with scheduling when material or other issues arise.
• Help trouble shoot problems.
• Push hot jobs through the process as necessary.
• Work with cross functional teams to continually improve safety, quality, and delivery.
• Contribute to problem solving teams working on quality or productivity issues.
• Work with Tech’s to improve processes.
• Fills out ECR’s to improve process.
• Participate in kaizen events.
• Hiring and Training
• Supports training / OJT's for new people in area
• Provide feedback on new employee performance to supervisors for 30, 60, & 90 day reviews

Skills

Quality Assurance

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

GD&T

Problem Solving

Team Leadership

Time Management

Machine Setup

Manufacturing Safety

Quality Inspection

Education

High School Or Equivalent

Associates of Arts (A.A) (Preferred)

Associates of Science (A.S) (Preferred)

Job description

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions in Bridgeport, MI, is seeking a Team Lead, Operations to manage daily production targets on Shift 1. You will guide a team, coordinate with maintaining quality and safety, and lead process improvements across the line.

Responsibilities include coordinating labor, supporting trainings, leading huddles, and driving Kaizen activities to improve delivery and efficiency on the shop floor.