Shift Team Lead - 3rd Shift

Job Details

Job Location

Dalton, GA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Job Shift

3rd Shift

Shift Team Lead - 3rd Shift

Group Leaders are an extension of the shift supervisor assisting in managing the activities of the Production Floor to achieve optimum safety, quality, costs, efficiency, and machine utilization while assuring internal and external customer satisfactions.The Shift Lead coordinates, motivates, mentors and directs shift activities within an established zone or area. This role provide intermediate level support for operations, including quality control, troubleshooting and scheduling of personnel. Is responsible for assisting with the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of their shift and executes responsibilities in accordance with the company policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

The Shift Lead's responsibilities include training employees; planning, scheduling, assigning, review processes, verify cycle time, directing work, and develop CI projects.

JOB DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Verify process using correct material, verses BOM and document lot traceability

Perform job start up and shutdown procedure (Start of Shift or S.O.S. and mold set-up)

Ensure 6s standards are being met on the shop floor

Verify that the PCA SOS sheets are correct.

Break Relieving of PCA's on the shop floor when applicable.

Verify operator conformance to work instructions

Coordinate NCMR's when necessary

Training and retraining of new and experienced machine operators:

Operator Instructions (Packing Parts, Labeling Boxes, Workstation Layout, Scrap Sheets, etc.)

Quality Issues common to the parts produced (Terminology, identification of defect, locations of the defects, etc.)

Paperwork and procedures

Monitor and update Pace Boards/ Mold Change Board

Monitors quality and scrap from machines during shift.

Performs Mini-Audits on parts produced ahead of and in unison of the quality department.

Tracks pace board and reacts as needed, then communicate to supervisor

Assist supervisor and all operators during and after the completion of the shift (s)

Help with the transition of shift this includes completion of paperwork, communication, and housekeeping

Daily/Weekly review of operator instruction booklets for correct documentation and procedure compliance. This includes updating the training matrix posted on the board

Review the operator books at each machine daily to ensure all documentation is being performed in accordance of the company procedures.

Review of the work instructions to ensure operators are following procedures, and the instructions are accurate, as well as easy to follow. If changes are needed, note these changes and inform the Quality Department to have instructions updated

When a new operator comes in, the need to ensure there is understanding is vital. Pairing them up with an approved trainee operator is crucial if you cannot spend the one-on-one time with them.

The Lead operator/trainer will work with the startup of new jobs to aid in set-up of workstations.

By taking part of a new job, you are able to give input on the written instructions, making changes to adhere to the best method of performing the job.

Comply with all Environmental Requirements and Policies

Report all Environmental incidents to immediate supervisor

Other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

Knowledge:

Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs and uses. Tools/Equipment Used: Utility knife, razor knife, nippers, swivel knife, broachers, drills, arbor, insets, grinders, saws, air hoses, cooling fixtures, magnifying glass, insert fixtures, gauges, brushes, MIU's, computer terminal/keyboard, & milling machines.

Mathematics - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure in metric or inch, using whole numbers and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret basic SPC graphs.

Education/Training- High School Diploma or Equivalent. Minimum Experience: 2 to 4 Years in a Manufacturing Environment preferred.

Skills:

Operation Monitoring - Must have a working knowledge of basic SPC. Must also have a working knowledge of print reading & interpretation, use and care of shop floor gaging (micrometers, calipers, height gages, surface plates, thread & pin gages, bore gages and indicators). Will also be required to take measurements on the MicroVu or Optical Comparator.

Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Language - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Abilities:

Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

Multilimb Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting or standing. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) to ensure part quality meets customer requirements. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Static Strength - The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry objects. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 55 pounds.

Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.