Team Lead Trainee

Columbia Forest Products; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Forest Products in Oregon is seeking a Production Team Lead to supervise part of the Daily Management System, drive hourly targets, and develop countermeasures for variances. You will apply 5S, Visual Control, and standard work to enhance efficiency on the plant floor.

The role requires leadership of teams, training through Job Instruction and Job Relations techniques, and promoting safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Travel is minimal and manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Supervises part of the Daily Management System and develops countermeasures.
• Applies 8 Wastes awareness in production.
• Implements 5S & Visual Control at all workstations.
• Owns development and adherence to standard work.
• Uses Job Instruction techniques to train operators.
• Applies Job Relations to team relations.
• Applies Job Methods to improve tasks.
• Uses Performance Counseling to provide feedback.
• Facilitates team meetings.
• Ensures safety performance of operators and maintenance staff.
• Promotes and enforces quality standards with countermeasures.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Collaborates with maintenance to solve problems.
• Communicates information to Team Leaders and the VSM.
• Applies A3 Problem Solving.
• Other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Supervise part of the DMS and develop countermeasures for variances.
• Promote 5S and Visual Control across workstations.
• Own standard work development and adherence.
• Teach skills using Job Instruction techniques.
• Apply Job Relations to team dynamics and performance.
• Lead and facilitate team meetings as needed.
• Ensure safety and quality performance of production staff.
• Coordinate with maintenance to resolve issues on equipment.
• Communicate key information to Team Leaders and the VSM.
• Apply A3 Problem Solving in daily operations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Safety Awareness

Visual Management

5S

Job Instruction

Job Relations

Job Methods

A3 Problem Solving

Team Meetings Facilitation

Quality Focus

Education

Associates or better

Job description

• Supervisehis/her part ofthe Daily Management System (DMS)to include hourly and shift targets. Develop counter measures forvariances.
• A pply knowledge of the 8 Wastes to the production process.
• Apply and enforce 5S & Visual Control standards at allworkstations.
• Own development andadherence to standard work.
• Apply usage of Job Instruction techniques for teaching skills to new and cross-trained operators.
• Apply Job Relations techniques to relationship with team members.
• Apply Job Methods techniques to improving tasks in the production process.
• Apply the Performance Counseling method to provide specific feedback to team members.
• Facilitate Teammeetings as necessary.
• Responsible for the overall safety performance of production operators and maintenance technicians while performing work on production equipment. This includes behaviors, procedures, cleanliness, and promotingSTARobservations.
• Responsible for promoting and enforcing quality standards and developing countermeasures when performance falls short of standard.
• Maintain integrity of confidential information, such as employee records and personal information, budgets, products, and processes.
• Work with the maintenance department to resolveproblems as necessary.
• Communicate necessary information to otherTeam Leaders and theVSM.
• A3 Problem Solving methods
• O ther duties and responsibilities may beassigned,and others are assumed inherentin the position.

Physical Requirements: Work time is split between the office and the manufacturing plant, withmosttime spent in the plant.In the plant environment, the person is exposed to heat, cold, noise, dust, production equipment, and weather conditions. Frequent walking throughout the mill on various surfaces and up/down stairsand ladders; occasional climbing up/down ladders andpossibly on/offforklifts.Frequent use of hands for computer use, writing, and measuring. Occasional pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting, carrying, and bending. Travel Requirements: Available to travel as needed – normally less than 10%of work time. Other Requirements: Areas of responsibility will be assigned as needed, but generally will be limited to production within the mill. These requirements may vary depending on which shift the Team Lead is assigned. Work hours may vary as needed to accommodate meetings, weekend production, absences of other staff, etc. Work areas/assignments may vary or rotate to best meet the needs of the plant.

Travel Required

Yes . Typically less than 10%

Qualifications

Behaviors

Leader

: Inspires teammates to follow them

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Education

Preferred

Associates or better.

Experience

Preferred

Ability to communicate effectively with employees and groups at all levels.

Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Previous supervisory/lead experience preferred.

Experience in wood products or manufacturing field preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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