Team Leader, Entry 2nd shift Powder Coat Dept

Safety Statement:

This is a safety sensitive position.

 Job Purpose:

Will be assisting the supervisor by overseeing a group of employees and maintaining inventory of components daily.

Essential Functions:

• Takes charge of department when the supervisor and/or team leader is away.
• Tracks attendance of employees daily.
• Enforces Safety, Quality, and Housekeeping core operating principles. 
• Assist supervisor/team leader in the supervision, control, and discipline of employees.   
• Coaches employees on conduct, job performance monthly, technical deficiencies and documents accordingly.
• Notifies supervisor/team leader immediately regarding any concerns pertaining to the department and/or employees. 
• Sets the production runs.
• Checks the inventory for materials necessary to complete the assignments.
• Feeds material to the production lines and interfaces with the material handlers.
• Checks the equipment to see if it is operating properly, safely and is ready for production.
• Continually checks quality of parts being produced, making sure all safety equipment is used correctly.
• Checks work orders to assure correct parts are ordered that will be needed for production.
• Fills out timecards for agency personnel, and other necessary forms.
• Conducts safety meetings and fills out accident reports in cases of injury.  
• Verifies the quantities of the product produced to prevent over runs or under runs.
• Obtains the necessary purchased parts from stores and provides labels for the finished products.
• Periodically assists in orienting and training lower level employees.
• Assists the supervisor and/or team leader with employees’ performance evaluations.
• Able to work in a team of employees. 
• Follows and implements all safety regulations and procedures.
• Maintains good housekeeping in work area.
• Will be using hydraulic and electrical hand tools, such as the electric pallet jack, pneumatic drill, glue gun, hammer, and rivet machine.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrates leadership ability in keeping production running and familiarity with parts, components, and tools.
• Must be able to communicate effectively to motivate employees.
• Must have excellent problem-solving skills. 
• Needs to be flexible with required working hours, including overtime.
• Good basic math skills.  
• Able to troubleshoot and make effective decisions within the department.  
• Able to manage the department when the supervisor is away.
• Must have the ability to drive motorized equipment or vehicles and have a valid driver’s license.   
• Commercial driver’s license is needed for Vehicle Repair Department.  
• Must be able to speak English

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year of prior related leadership experience is preferred. 
• Knowledgeable of company’s policies and procedures.  

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds to chest and shoulder level. Occasionally pushes and/or pulls up to 100 pounds with a manual or electrical pallet jack.   Able to withstand 8 to 10 hours standing on a concrete surface. Must wear applicable and proper protective equipment including, but not limited to, protective eye and/or hearing equipment to safely perform job duties.  Will occasionally be exposed to chemicals, dust, heat, cold, gas, and/or fumes.   Must be able to adjust physically to normal plant environmental conditions (above moderate heat and cold) and to adapt quickly to physical applications requiring varying motor skills.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.”

(Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add, or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within the job description at any time.)