Coatings Line Shift Lead

Established in 2003, Tank Connection was founded on a need for superior customer service in the storage tank industry. Built on excellence and small town pride, Tank Connection is the international leader for bolted storage tanks. After transitioning into a 100% employee owned company, Tank Connection became a thriving organization thanks to dedicated employees with a relentless pursuit to outperform. See what Tank Connection has in store for your future!

Position Summary:  The Coatings Line Shift Lead is responsible for ensuring that all OPM’s are completed and logged; recording line stoppages; meeting scheduled completion dates while partnering with the CDS.  Lead is to ensure that proper cross training is being done and timely.   Leads are expected to provide overall supervision of the line and to handle any issues that may arise and to communicate them to the rest of the organization.  Lead is to handle any personnel issues, such as time and attendance, while collaborating with the HR Department.

Coatings Line Shift Lead Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determine Daily and Weekly Load Schedule
• Critical Communication
• Staffing
• Training
• Filling Out Timesheets
• Reporting at Production Meetings
• Keep Metrics Boards Updated
• Troubleshooting
• Respond to Emails
• Figure Paint Hours
• Ordering Consumables
• Auditing All Functions
• Entering Parts into Computer
• May perform other duties as assigned

Coatings Line Shift Lead Quality Responsibilities

• Yellow Tag Rack
• Auditing All Quality

Coatings Line Shift Lead PM and 6S Responsibilities

• Auditing OPM’s
• Auditing 6S

Coatings Line Shift Lead Skills and Specifications:

• Completion of operator training program.
• Ability to perform any process on the Coatings Line.
• Ability to safely operate a fork truck.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficient skills in G-Suite and/or MS Office.
• Epicor ERP.
• Ability to train other employees.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Solid problem-solving skills.
• Ability to contribute and work in a team environment.
• Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness to ensure first quality of work.
• Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with people in the course of work.
• Willingness to work additional hours in order to meet tight deadlines.

Coatings Line Shift Lead Education and Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years’ experience in powder coating required.
• Experience with Data Paq, Holiday Testing, DFT testing, Profile Testing and Color Matching Paint.

Coatings Line Shift Lead Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of Coatings Line Shift Lead, the employee is continually required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee is occasionally required to crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Coatings Line Shift Lead Work Environment:

While performing the duties of Coatings Line Shift Lead, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Limitations and Disclaimer:  The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Rev. 04/27/22