Sr. Team Lead

apog; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmon, Inc. is seeking a production leadership professional to drive lean manufacturing initiatives and ensure production efficiency and quality across departments. You will motivate teams, lead problem-solving projects, and maintain safety and PPE compliance to safeguard workers and output.

Key focus areas include daily planning, performance tracking, and using lean tools to lift productivity. Expect hands-on leadership and collaboration across shifts to meet goals and sustain continuous

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED.
• 5-7 years of related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Problem solving and continuous improvement aptitude.
• Experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Curtain wall industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership and accountability of leadership responsibilities.
• Guide others safely through their work tasks.
• Drive continuous improvement using lean manufacturing tools.
• Lead daily production planning meetings, track and communicate performance metrics and take counter measures on missed goals.
• Escalate problems that cannot be solved at team level.
• Collaborate with other leaders to solve problems using lean manufacturing tools.
• Communicate clearly and assertively to co-workers.
• Provide constructive feedback on performance.
• Be proficient in blueprint drawing interpretation.
• Lead by example and motivate others.
• Train new and current employees.
• Balance line staffing with the Manufacturing Leader.
• Ensure shop employees are working diligently to meet production goals by motivating, answering questions and providing support when needed.
• Participate in the Culture Committee and define strategies for Harmon's organizational culture goals.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Leadership

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Blueprint interpretation

Job description

Harmon, Inc.

Position Description

You ensure all departments and projects maintain a high production level and meets our safety and quality requirements. Through your leadership, team members are clear and trained on their required tasks and remain motivated to achieve production goals.

Your top priority is to motivate shop employees to ensure production efficiency and quality by driving continuous improvement using lean manufacturing tools.

• Drive continuous improvement to improve quality and productivity
• Lead and participate in problem solving projects
• Recognize the contributions of each team member and encourage them to collaborate
• Showcase knowledge and skills to shop employees by giving them clear direction on how to complete tasks
• Ensure that all shop employees wear proper PPE and clothing before working to safeguard against production hazards
• Participate in and drive safe work conditions and continuous improvement

Experience

What you need to be successful

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED
• 5-7 years of related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Problem solving and continuous improvement aptitude
• Experience in a lean manufacturing environment
• Curtain wall industry experience required

Roles & Responsibilities

Take ownership and accountability of leadership responsibilities.

Guide others safely through their work tasks.

Drive continuous improvement using lean manufacturing tools Lead daily production planning meetings, track and communicate performance metrics and take counter measures on missed goals. Escalate problems that cannot be solved at team level. Collaborate with other leaders to solve problems using lean manufacturing tools.

Communicate clearly and assertively to co-workers Express your needs directly, honestly and in an appropriate manner. This approach allows leaders to seek the best possible outcome and helps to maintain a positive relationship.

Provide prompt and constructive feedback on performance Provide constructive feedback that is specific, issue focused, and based on observations. It can be given through praise or criticism. Be direct when delivering a message, be sincere and avoid giving mixed messages. When providing positive feedback, express appreciation and when providing negative feedback, express concern (communicates a sense of importance and care).

Be proficient in blueprint drawing interpretation Be able to understand blueprint drawings and identify how to assemble the unit with proper quality and safety precautions.

Have strong leadership skills, including: self-awareness, the ability to adapt communication to the situation and the ability to inspire and motivate others.

Engage and motivate employees to enhance production quantity and maintain high production Encourage positive, desirable behavior that improves the flow of the line through feedback, incentives, rewards and recognition. Encourage employees to develop innovative ideas that could improve current processes.

Lead by example Act like an owner and make decisions based on the greater good of Harmon and our objectives. Be proactive and accountable. Recognize that there is always a part of the projects that you can impact in a positive way. Exhibit the behavior you wish your employees to emulate.

Train new and current employees Blend in-person and online training to accommodate each employee and ensure they have retained the information being taught. Provide hands-on training so they can apply what they have learned before having to translate the skills into day-to-day tasks. Allow employees to learn at their own pace with reasonable consideration.

Carry out supervisor responsibilities within Harmon policies As the second point of contact for employees and Team Leaders, you address concerns when they arise. Technical issues can be addressed by the Team Leaders. Issues regarding safety or quality and any employee concerns should be escalated to the Manufacturing Leader.

Partner with the Manufacturing Leader on balancing the line with workers Determine the skill set of employees within the shop compared to the ideal skill set desired to effectively run the projects. Balance employees on all lines to create the best equilibrium possible and achieve the highest productivity and efficiency results.

Ensure shop employees are working diligently to meet production goals by motivating, answering questions and providing support when needed.

Participate in the Culture Committee Partner with the MFG leader and Area process leads to help define and create strategies for Harmon's organizational culture goals, working to make Harmon an employer of choice. Report findings and action plans to Plant and Shop Manager.

Meet daily production goals Monitor the lines to ensure employees are working effectively. Delegate and provide support to the line, when needed, to ensure the daily production goals are met.

Address delays and develop corrective measures needed to take Determine the