TEAM LEADER - MANUFACTURING - 3rd SHIFT

CL 3fef8e9b 7df9 49f5 ae2a ee4ca28fe996; Columbus (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CL 3fef8e9b 7df9 49f5 ae2a ee4ca28fe996 is seeking a Team Leader to oversee production and quality on one or more assembly lines. Responsibilities include replacing operators, assisting on lines, and maintaining 5S and Kaizen activities to drive continuous improvement.

The role requires coordinating line performance, training staff, and reporting defects or abnormal conditions to leadership. On-site duties include safety and quality responsibilities across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manufacturing or assembly supervision preferred.
• Familiarity with 5S and Kaizen concepts helpful.

Responsibilities

• Replace operators on production lines when needed.
• Assist on lines to ensure smooth operation and throughput.
• Report abnormal conditions to the Group Leader and Supervisor.
• Train new team members on shift for extended periods.
• Develop and implement Kaizen ideas to improve line performance.
• Complete daily reports and charting to monitor metrics.

Skills

Line leadership

Quality checks

5S implementation

Kaizen facilitation

Training new team members

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

General Position Summary

Team Leaders are responsible for the production and quality on one or more manufacturing assembly lines. Duties include but are not limited to; Quality and Facility checks, stocking components, keeping hourly Change Point Record and maintaining 5S at all times.

Essential Functions

• Replace assembly operators in their absence on production lines
• Assist on assembly lines to ensure smooth running of lines
• Report Abnormal Condition to Group leader and Supervisor.
• Conduct worker observation of team members to ensure they are adequately trained.
• Record skill level of subordinates on MFWTT.
• Construct line balance and “Yamazumi” charts to increase line efficiency.
• Accurately Report production, in process defect, and scrap information.
• Conduct Preventative Maintenance of assigned assembly equipment.
• Travel to customer location if needed.
• Coordinate and document “Change Point Control”
• Checks data entry of Quality and Facility Checks and confirms by signature.
• Inform superior of abnormal conditions immediately
• Conduct 5S of assigned work area and teach team members.
• Train new Team Members on shift for extended periods of time
• Rotate staffing for complete training of all operators
• Develop Kaizen ideas
• Perform Kaizen Activity on assembly line
• Complete daily reports and charting
• Train operators to standardize work
• Responsible for Quality and Safety of Assembly line
• Develop and support continuous improvement activities and improve company measurables
• Understand the process and run the assembly equipment
• Audit Standardized Work (Audit Plans, Use Check Sheet)

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Job Dimensions (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities or KSAs)

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)