What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Production Lead position at American Rheinmetall?
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Approved By: Plant Manager
Job Title: Technical Production Lead
Department: Production
Summary: Technical lead is responsible for providing assistance within the Locpac department, which includes hands on participation with shop floor production.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
- Gives input on production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
- Establishes work procedures to allow for standardized work in all assigned areas
- Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
- Suggest changes in working conditions and the use of equipment to increase Locpac safety and efficiency.
- Ensures technical issues are resolved in Locpac including all shipments are packaged on-time.
- Assist with planning, scheduling and execution of operations to meet customer demands
- Required to learn how to operate the saw, shot peen, broach, package and assemble boxes.
- Assist in continuous improvement of the department
- Work closely with Production Supervisor to help develop and maintain skills matrix for Locpac department.
- Maintain area cleanliness and organization of Locpac and Shared Services area(s).
- Control inventory and material needs for the department while also being responsible for the ordering of all needed packaging.
- All other duties assigned
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following competencies.
Quantity of Work
The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.
Quality of Work
The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.
Judgement/Knowledge of Job
Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.
Attendance/Dependability
Punctuality and attendance.
Teamwork/ Attitude
Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.
Initiative/Independence
The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.
Adherence to Policy
Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.
Adherence to Safety
Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
American Rheinmetall is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
