Team Lead (3rd Shift) Mukwonago, WI

Techtronic Industries; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a Team Lead I to put people and process first, guiding safety, quality, productivity, and training in the Milwaukee area. This role is the standard bearer for our culture and obsession with being the market leader in Hand Tools.

A Team Lead I is charged with overseeing safety, quality, productivity, and training linked to their assigned cost center, with resourcing of materials, timely set-ups, and directing equipment operators to ensure short- and long-term success of

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred.
• 1-2 years of production experience.
• Ability to interpret work instructions and use KPIs to drive change.
• Understanding of Lean/6S methodology.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize work based on supervision direction.
• Develop personnel on assigned equipment; lead training and remove barriers.
• Maintain accurate work instructions.
• Drive Lean/6S progress on equipment.
• Ensure equipment exceeds performance metrics.
• Coordinate with department lead and plant supervisor to fulfill Work Orders.
• Communicate with Inventory Control, Purchasing and Planning to use materials efficiently.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Training & development

Lean/6S knowledge

Education

Associates Degree in Operations Field

1-2 yrs production experience

Job description

A successful Team Lead I will demonstrate the ability to put people and process first at all times to ensure Milwaukee Tool’s unwavering devotion to a robust culture . This position is the standard bearer for who we are and the obsession we have with being the market leader in Hand Tools . A Team Lead I is charged with oversee ing the safety, quality, productivity, and training linked to their assigned cost center . The ability to effectively communicate to the team is crucial to the continue d success and development of the personnel and equipment managed. Through resourcing of materials, timely set-ups , and directing of equipment operators , the Team Lead I position is tasked with the short- and long-term success of their assigned equipment.

The position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate priorities based on direction of supervision
• Is the primary developer of personnel on assigned equipment. Leads spot correction training, scheduled training, and identifies barriers to development of their team
• Facilitate work instruction accuracy
• Owner of the continued Lean/6S progression on their equipment
• Constantly works to ensure equipment is exceeding performance metrics
• Ensures timely job changeovers by utilizing team as effectively as possible
• Coordinates with the Department Lead and Plant Supervisor to fulfil Work Orders
• Maintains communication with Inventory Control, Purchasing, and Planning Teams to ensure materials are accurately utilized in an efficient manner.

Skills & Qualifications

• M athematical and analytical skills
• Possess proven mechanical ability or aptitude
• Accuracy a nd attention to detail required
• Prior training and development experience
• Knowledge of automated systems or the willingness to learn

Education and/or Experience

• Associates Degree in Operations Field preferred
• 1-2 yrs. of production experience
• Ability to interpret work instruction and use key performance indicators to enact change
• Understanding of Lean/6S methodology

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.