The Team Lead will work directly with the Department Supervisor to direct the departmental staff and production processes in coordination with and in the absence of the Production Supervisor. This position will be considered as the “back up” to the Production Supervisor and will be responsible for the management of their department under the direction of the Supervisor and Manager.

This individual will provide positive leadership and work direction to assigned group of departments Leads and employees within the assigned departments. Ensures a safe work area and, under the direction of the supervisor, guides, trains, and coordinates activities in the department

This position will bill be responsible for:

-Gathering and preparing production and productivity metrics, data entry and management of metrics.

-Assist with completion of employee performance evaluations.

-Assist with employee communications on performance, attendance notices and etc.

-Completion of payroll/attendance tracking using the Kronos software.

-Management and communication of department vacation calendars.

-Participating in safety walks and audits.

-Assisting department leads with conducting and directing the Natural Work Team as necessary to ensure issues are identified/acted on and updates are provided to employees.

-Responsible for successfully leading 5-S activities in the area and conducting daily, weekly and monthly audits.

-Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

-Must have positive leadership skills, excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills.

-Must have the ability to communicate with all levels of management in a professional manner.

-Must have a strong understanding of the production processes throughout the plant and excellent knowledge of the machines, operations and production flow in the departments of responsibility.

-Must be well organized, have a good attendance record and be willing to work overtime as needed.

-Must have the ability to give direction positively, foster good employee relations among the area workers and accurately answer questions on work procedures or quality standards.

-This individual must have excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook). Must have the skills to create charts and manipulate data in Excel and Word).

-Must have the ability to work with very little direct supervision and appropriately handle confidential information.