Production Lead jnf
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
All employees work to satisfy the customer. Each department has expected core responsibilities, but these responsibilities do not define us. Rather, they provide a starting point where we work to satisfy the customer and continuously improve ourselves, others, and the organization.
Understand safety requirements and apply them to training associates, procedures/processes, and daily management of associates
Understand quality requirements and apply them to training associates, procedures/processes, and daily management of associates
Understand run-rate requirements and work to ensure that training of associates, procedures/processes, and daily management of associates align with the stated rates.
Be the main point of contact for assigned production area and proactively work with Mfg Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Procurement, etc., to satisfy stated run-rates
Help create and maintain processes to identify and drive improvement activities in all areas (Mfg, Maintenance, Quality, Procurement, etc.)
Train (and maintain) associates under your responsibility and maintain the training logs and any associated documentation
Be part of the build process when necessary
Check schedule daily, understand a minimum of the 5-day demand (may be longer for different areas), and plan accordingly (human resources, inventory levels, etc.)
Understand and maintain stated productivity levels (labor hours required for the desired rate) and react accordingly
Ensure that all associates clock in and -out of jobs correctly
Support GEMBA walks
Perform weekly 5S audits and associated actions
Elevate issues that are not being addressed
Consistent and timely use of accountability tools
Follows policies and procedures according to TLX's Quality Management System
Portray TLX in a positive light
All other duties as assigned
Line Lead
All the criteria required of an Assembler III. Responsible for the assigned line.
Behavioral
Applying a positive attitude to situations
Having a high sense of urgency (ex. Quality issues, procurement, maintenance, etc.); reacting quickly and communicating immediately
Responsible (demonstrate that others can trust you)
Demonstrates that he/she can be part of a solution (both technical and behaviorally)
Troubleshooting/Problem Solving: Ability to define problems and establish facts; ability to assist to define the root cause of issue starting to use problem-solving tools including behavioral opportunities; leads team
Communication: Demonstrates proactive communication in terms of meeting behavioral and line goals
Delegation: Ability to lead team (line); assigns tasks based online-level activity
Work Focus: Shift level work; line process improvements; identifies line needs in terms of people and material resources; focused on daily goals
Coaches line contributors (technical, process, and behavioral); holds themselves and the team accountable
Difficult conversations: Ability to manage/facilitate but may require assistance; identify stakeholders
Demonstrated Competence
Has sufficient technical knowledge to manage (set-up, adjust if required, troubleshoot before calling for support) stand-alone pieces of equipment
Assembly practices/techniques: Clear understanding of line-specific assembly techniques including training; enforcement of rate expectations
Product Knowledge: Considered SME on at least two production lines
Set-up Responsibilities: Ability to set up and verify set-up including tooling fixtures and dies as well as electronic test and data capturing; ability to complete 1st pc/last pc inspections
Process: Makes suggestions for improvement of TLX processes; identifies stakeholders of the problem
Product Testing: Knowledge of test standards and what design considerations are needed to meet them; resource for testing issues and troubleshooting
Business Knowledge: Understands cost and timing goals; focuses online efficiencies and makes decisions based on improvements thereof
SMART Goals: Affects self and line
Business system knowledge: Understands business systems as it relates to their position; understanding inventory management and basic troubleshooting related to inventory management on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis; drives line rates and resource requirements
Manufacturing knowledge: Clear understanding and application of LEAN; a clear understanding of VSM
•High School degree or GED
•Mechanical aptitude
•Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
•Some assembly experience required