Team Leader I: Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement

Advanced Atomization Technologies, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Atomization Technologies, LLC is seeking a Group Leader I for our Clyde, NY facility. The role directs a team, assigns daily production tasks, and supports leaders in achieving performance targets, quality, and on-time delivery. Strong lean knowledge, team motivation, and clear instruction are essential.

Responsibilities include coordinating with planners and engineers to reduce errors, ensuring audits and safety checks, and assisting with interviews. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• External candidates with 1 year of leadership in manufacturing preferred.
• AA TECH employee for at least 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assigning tasks and daily production duties.
• Lead team meetings and problem solving.
• Oversee one or more work centers and ensure safety audits are conducted.
• Coordinate with planners and engineers to reduce errors and improve throughput.
• Participate in potential new hire interviews as required.

Skills

LEAN principles

Leadership

Problem solving

Team coordination

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AA tech experience (preferred)

Job description

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Full Time Clyde, NY, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1518

Salary Range: $22.66 To $34.00 Annually

Position Summary:
Provides technical and/or process direction to a group of team members. Assists the Ops Leader and Group Leader II (where applicable) in assigning daily tasks, meeting team results and objectives, and sharing the team performance. Supports an environment of efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Under limited supervision and following established procedures, responsibilities may include some or all the following activities. This list is not intended to be all inclusive.

• Assists in assigning trainers for new hires and cross training initiatives
• As directed by the Ops Leader and/or Group Leader II, performs daily production tasks
• As required, works as a backup for the Ops Leader and/or Group Leader II
• Assists in facilitating team problem solving and team meetings
• As directed by the Ops Leader, a Group Leader I may have oversight responsibility for a one or more work centers within a production team area
• As directed by the Ops Leader, a Group Leader I may have responsibility for maintaining the T.I.B., performing Kamishibai Audits, 5S audits, TPM’s, Standard Work Audits and Safety Audits
• Partners with planners, manufacturing engineering and quality engineering to implement changes to reduce errors, improve throughput, and ensure customer due dates are met
• Helps to ensure team achieves results, meets goals, and follows up promptly on action items and requests, which may include material availability if applicable
• Reviews discrepancies, takes corrective action, recommends alternative methods, and provides constructive feedback to the team. Follows up to ensure corrective action has been implemented.
• As required, will participate in potential new hire interviews

Lean

• A Group Leader I, must have a working concept of LEAN principles
• Actively looks for possible lean solutions to improve inefficiencies and workflow
• Assist with PDCA activities as needed

Developmental

• Assists in determining the skill level of each individual in their respective area of responsibility
• Provide input on reviews for development planning

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent
• An AA TECH employee for at least 1 year is preferred
• External candidates, 1 year of leadership in manufacturing preferred
• Must be able to work overtime as needed

Key Competencies Include:

• Developing problem solving and interpersonal communication skills
• Encourages and is receptive to suggestions and new ideas
• Recommends new techniques, systems and procedures
• Provides clear, concise instruction. Assists in resolving technical questions, as well as team member concerns/issues. Guides team members in the decision-making process.
• Demonstrates professional behavior, good business judgment, and strong team interaction skills
• Demonstrates ability to provide motivation and enthusiasm in functional area(s) and reinforces individual and group accomplishments
• Understands daily goals for each operation in their respective area of responsibility

Due to the Company’s military contractor status, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States and must provide evidence of citizenship or immigration status upon applying for the position.

Advanced Atomization Technologies, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. ("Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor”).

Typical Mental and Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time. The team member is required to demonstrate manual dexterity and use hands to operate machinery. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Also expected of the team member is regular attendance and the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others. May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.

In addition to the key responsibilities listed above, this position requires successful completion of all other duties assigned by management.