Team Lead - Shipping (1st Shift)

Company Description

Welcome to Bosch Power Tools in West Memphis, AR, where innovation meets action in our bustling warehousing operation! As a key division of Robert Bosch Tool Corporation NA, we’re not just distributing top-tier power tools—we’re driving excellence and efficiency every step of the way. Our facility is a hub of activity, where every day is an adventure in logistics and distribution.

Here at Bosch Power Tools, we infuse our work with passion, energy, and a sense of ownership. Our team thrives on the excitement of optimizing operations and delivering high-quality tools to professionals around the world. We believe in making work fun and engaging while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in warehousing and distribution.

If you’re ready to join a team where your drive and enthusiasm are valued, and where every role contributes to our mission, come experience the #LikeABosch spirit with us!

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Monitoring and Evaluation:

  • Maintain a presence in operational areas to observe processes and ensure compliance with established standards.
  • Continuously assess ongoing processes, identifying deviations and opportunities for improvement.
  • Perform electronic Lean Process Control (eLPC) assessments, documenting any deviations from expected performance.

• Team Leadership:

  • Monitor and guide operators to ensure adherence to safety, quality, and productivity standards.
  • Facilitate training sessions for operators on processes, safety protocols, and any new procedures introduced.
  • Serve as a role model for operational excellence, fostering a positive team environment.

• Performance Evaluation:

  • Evaluate productivity sheets to identify disruptions affecting goal achievement and develop action plans to address them.
  • Implement first-level escalation procedures based on defined reaction points when issues arise.

• Continuous Improvement:

  • Work collaboratively with operators to identify and implement improvements to existing processes.
  • Lead daily improvement tasks aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Test and validate suggested changes to standard operating procedures, ensuring they align with best practices.

• Documentation and Compliance:

  • Maintain and update the training matrix to reflect the training status of all team members.
  • Track and report on stability measures, ensuring processes are consistently meeting performance metrics.

• Ad Hoc Responsibilities:

  • Respond effectively to uncommon situations and operational challenges, providing guidance and solutions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by management to support overall team and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher in a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment; prior experience in a leadership role preferred.
• Skills:
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor team members.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proficient in using productivity and performance tracking tools.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond to challenges effectively.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.
• May require standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Additional Information

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

BOSCH is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

Thanks to the work of every associate, Bosch has been recognized for award-winning culture by the following organizations:

• Great Place to Work™ Certified, 2024
• Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, 2024
• America’s Best Large Employers, 2024
• America’s Best Employers for Diversity, 2024
• America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women, Newsweek2024
• Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, Newsweek 2024

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.