Team Lead Beloit, WI
Pay Rate: $25.50 / hour
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Group Leader, the Team Leader Assembly (TL) directs the day-to-day work activities of Assembly Team members focusing on performance, continuous improvement, and the achievement of daily company metrics. In this role, the Team Lead Assembly will utilize their knowledge of the manufacturing process and Lean manufacturing principals and judgement to provide proactive troubleshooting of obstacles to efficient production as well as monitoring and reporting on production metrics.
Essential Responsibilities:
Train, coach, and lead an Assembly Team with a focus on evaluating and improving individual and team performance, ensuring company policies are adhered to, and meeting leadership's goals using PSI's IMPACT values (Innovation, Motivation, Passion, Accountability, Communication, Trust)
Lead daily Team Based problem solving at the shop floor level with a Built-In-Quality focus at the Level 4/5 (BPD) Business Plan Deployment Cube. Facilitate and/or participate in Kaizen Problem Solving Activities, and other team-based problem solving such as Blue Card problem solving, etc.
Supports the creation and revision of Standardized Work documentation in collaboration with the Core Team Leaders and Industrial Engineering group by implementing and providing training for Standardized Work and updates to the Operator Certification Flex Chart
Investigate internal and external quality issues, utilizing a disciplined data driven systems and processes at the shop floor level and take a leadership role in containment activities and implementation of (ICA's) Initial Corrective Action and PCA's (Permanent Corrective Actions)
Perform Process Verification Audits on a daily basis, ensuring the equipment and tools are in proper working order by conducting required inspections per checklist
Accurately report production through Epicor transactions and ensure continuous flow of production.
Act as a Safety Ambassador, ensuring team members understand and adhere to safety policies and procedures
Work closely with the Lean Coordinator or Manufacturing Engineering to implement continuous improvement and Lean principles or identify & document any project challenges and opportunities
As needed, lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds of materials to assist in production. Learn and execute team lifts for items over 40 pounds
Adhere to all safety procedures including the use of personal protective equipment, navigating the plant with alert behavior, operating power tools and machines according to instructions, and disposing of waste properly
All other duties as assigned by management
Requirements:
Associates Degree in Manufacturing, Applied Science, or Industrial Engineering discipline preferred, may substitute for the degree direct applicable work experience on a year-for-year basis which built competencies and subject matter expertise
Minimum 2 years experience in a manufacturing environment
Subject matter knowledge in one or more of the following Lean Manufacturing applications and practices: Kaizen, Business Plan Deployment, Standardized Work Documentation
Demonstrated success in guiding others in a production environment, ideally an automotive or fast-paced manufacturing shop, including the ability to train others on cranes, tools, other production equipment, and Lean principals, methodologies, and their application
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to create Standardized Work documentation, forms, and Visual Standards
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and fellow employees
Bilingual English/Spanish
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Company: Power Solutions International, Inc.
Position: Team Lead
Status: Full Time
Shift: First (Day)
Req #: 10605557
Date Posted: May 22, 2025
Location: 2401 State Line Rd, Beloit,
US,
WI,
53511
Job Category: Warehouse/Manufacturing