Team Leader - 1st Shift

ruger; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Profit sharing

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

FSA

Life insurance

Disability

Job summary

Ruger Firearms in Prescott, AZ is seeking a Production Team Lead to ensure associates have the resources to perform their duties and to improve processes for safety, quality, delivery and lean operations on the production line.

You will create and monitor standard work, audit production data, and guide production staff to meet daily goals while coordinating with CNC operations and tool setting to assure timely, reliable output.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team and promote collaboration.
• Experience with data collection and internal process documentation.
• Ability to learn and work with computer software including Oracle, Workday, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to identify and work with different personalities to achieve defined goals and objectives.
• Leadership and problem solving skills.
• Strong communication including the ability to develop team skills and manage conflict.
• Ability to coach associates at various job tasks.
• Hands-on to maintain production, which may include use and operation of CNC machines, tool setting, in-line gaging, and securing successful delivery of supplies.
• Experience with OSHA standards and enforcing safety policies and procedures.
• Experience with root cause analysis and process improvement, including A3 and Kaizen.
• Ability to work well under pressure and must be able to multitask.
• Ability to adhere to a flexible schedule to meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• The Production Team Lead role is responsible for ensuring department associates have the resources needed to successfully perform the requirements of their positions.
• This role works to improve department processes which ensure the safety, quality, delivery and lean operations for the production line.
• This person may also be responsible for creating and monitoring standard work, auditing production data, and working with production associates to meet daily goals.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Data collection

Oracle

Workday

Microsoft Office

Communication

Coaching

Multitasking

Safety compliance

Root cause analysis

Tools

Oracle

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Starting wage is based on experience and shift. In addition to a base wage, every associate is eligible for quarterly profit sharing!! Various shifts are available and off shifts include additional shift differential pay.

Join the team that is part of an American Tradition! Ruger Firearms is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms and components for the commercial sporting market. We are looking for dedicated individuals who would like to join our team. Our associates will have the opportunity to receive benefits that include a 401k contribution, quarterly profit sharing*, medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, short term and long term disability coverage. The right candidate must possess a positive attitude and a strong ability to work with others to further the Company's core values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork.

Position Summary

The Production Team Lead role is responsible for ensuring department associates have the resources needed to successfully perform the requirements of their positions. This role works to improve department processes which ensure the safety, quality, delivery and lean operations for the production line. This person may also be responsible for creating and monitoring standard work, auditing production data, and working with production associates to meet daily goals.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience leading a team and promote collaboration
• Experience with data collection and internal process documentation
• Ability to learn and work with computer software including Oracle, Workday, and Microsoft Office
• Ability to identify and work with different personalities to achieve defined goals and objectives
• Leadership and problem solving skills
• Strong communication including the ability to develop team skills and manage conflict
• Ability to coach associates at various job tasks
• Ability to be hands-on to maintain production, which may include use and operation of CNC machines, tool setting, in-line gaging, and securing successful delivery of supplies
• Experience with OSHA standards and enforcing safety policies and procedures
• Experience with root cause analysis and process improvement, including A3 and Kaizen
• Ability to work well under pressure and must be able to multitask
• Ability to adhere to a flexible schedule to meet production goals

Physical Demands

Associates are frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The position can involve sitting, walking and lifting up to 40 pounds several times throughout the day. Job is performed standing all day. Job requires substantial movement/motion with regard to walking, bending, lifting, grasping and applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palms.

Requirements

You must be a minimum of 18 years old, and able to pass both a background and drug screen.

*Quarterly profit sharing for associates is based on the Company's profits earned for the quarter. Visit our website at Ruger.com/investor relations to view earnings statements.