What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Leader - 1st Shift - Shipping / Receiving position at Larson?
A Team Leader is a key component to the success of the LARSON production line. In this position, you will work to provide communication to your department on workload and internal company information, assist supervisors in enforcing production plans, and work with members of your team in a collaborative environment. Here at LARSON, you will join a team where you can develop, motivate and recognize others while working on your career growth and development.
- Provide daily communication to department.
- Enforce compliance of all company policies, safety and housekeeping regulations. Communicate comments/concerns of personnel to supervisor. Recommending corrective action for employees where appropriate.
- Maintain appropriate documentation, approving daily hours of associates time, and production records.
- Assign associates to specific jobs on a daily basis to ensure proper rotation.
- Analyze to resolve work problems or assisting personnel in solving work problems.
- Promote workplace safety by assuring universal precautions and safe work practices are used, assures fire, safety, and disaster plans are established and communicated to all department associates.
- Participate in risk management assessments; maintain security and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
- Perform accident investigations as required.
- Coordinate training of new employees and delegate workload throughout the area.
- Initiate or suggest plans to motivate employees to achieve work goals.
- Ensure products produced meet quality standards.
- Confirm departments operate at acceptable efficiency levels and all equipment and machines are kept in working order.
- Develop and implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
- Control the inventory of supplies and raw materials, work in process, and scrap within the area of responsibility.
Qualifications
- Bachelor/Associate degree and/or equivalent experience.
- Leadership and people management skills
- Continuous improvement experience preferred.
Additional Information
BENEFITS
- All the Insurance coverage you’d expect like medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, 401K, and a bonus program
- Scholarship program for children of employees
- Annual merit and incentive programs
- Charitable gift matching
- Culture committed to work-life balance with flexible work options
- Associate Purchase Program on All Fortune Brands Products
Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security (Master Lock/Therma-Tru Doors/Fiberon/Larson) is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, marital/family/caregiver status, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local low. Fortune Brands Doors & Security also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Candidates for positions with Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security must be able to present proof of identity and work eligibility post hire. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position and accordingly this position is not appropriate for foreign students who will require sponsorship in the future, including assistance with an Optional Practical Training (OPT) F-1 extension.
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