Production Team Lead, Glue Press

This is a dynamic position responsible for the productivity of the Glue department as well as overseeing that quality procedures are carried out throughout on a regular basis. The Glue Press Lead is accountable for ensuring that production scheduled for completion is executed in a timely manner and all quality standards and procedures are followed. The position will have indirect oversight over team members carrying out tasks within the position’s scope as well as participating in the hourly development and performance management processes at the discretion of the supervisor. It is essential that this position communicates company strategies and objectives to team members including safety, quality, productivity and output and provides support to management in the areas of team member training and coaching.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

Glue Press Lead

• Leads the glue table operation and quality within these areas to support manufacturing and daily production goals maintaining a rate of 850 feet of product produced per hour.
• Adjust glue press settings based on the species and product thickness while communicating with the Glue Rip Operator to coordinate press cycles as well as production issues to the glue spreader.
• Ensure the safety and productivity of all employees within designated areas as well as enforcing quality procedures.
• Ensure documentation is completed including daily completion of pre-shift, end of shift, and quality checklists for each designated area. Create and update quality checklists as appropriate
• Audits the glue department daily to ensure adhesion to company safety policies and housekeeping requirements and addresses concerns with Management.
• Ensure non-stop operation in partnership with various department leads to deliver the correct product in sufficient quantities aligning with quality procedures.
• Conducts equipment set-up, basic maintenance and troubleshooting as needed
• Provides training and coaching to the operators in assigned areas as directed
• Effective communication between management and operators.
• Listens to operator feedback and escalates concerns to management
• Identifies and fulfills training needs, knowledge-gaps, and areas for continuous improvement
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1-2 years’ experience in manufacturing, warehouse, or operations (Team Lead)
• Demonstrated leadership skills or a strong desire to pursue a leadership career path

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrate an understanding of basic woodworking
• Ability to perform LOTO and use proficiently use tools such as micrometer, tape measure, go/no-go gauge, and wet-mil gauge moisture meter.
• Thorough understanding of applicable quality control processes and procedures
• Intimate operating knowledge of all available processing equipment within scope
• Ability to identify process failures when they happen and coach the team through problem solving
• Ability to interpret and execute various technical procedures in verbal, written, mathematical or diagrammatical form
• Ability to work in a team environment and motivate others to meet demands established by the schedule
• Basic knowledge of OSHA safety practices
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills
• Possesses excellent organizational skills
• Ability to adapt to changes and continuous improvement initiatives
• Basic math skills
• Demonstrates a high level of integrity

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses, to discern product defects at an arm’s length
• Ability to hear speech and/or alarms through noise on the production floor
• Standing, reaching with hands and arms, and using hands and fingers to manipulate instrument or equipment controls, computer keyboard, office equipment, objects and tools
• Movement from one work location to another
• Standing often for extended periods of time
• Safely lifting objects up to 50 lbs.
• Temperature within manufacturing plant may vary between 60- 90 degrees, and can occasionally exceed 90 degrees
• Exposure to intermittent or constant sounds generated by equipment
• Exposure to fumes, noxious odors and dust
• Handling of toxic or caustic chemicals
• Proximity to moving parts