Job Description
Job Description
The Manufacturing Team Leader plays a pivotal role by driving the production process forward while adhering to standards of quality, cleanliness, and safety. This role is instrumental in developing a high-performing work team through continuous coaching and guidance.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAILY
- The Manufacturing Team Leader supervises team members, leading them in executing manufacturing processes.
- Offering solutions to problems, you serve as the manufacturing team’s anchor.
- Essential leadership duties encompass:
- Confirm team actions align with safety and cleanliness norms.
- Ensure peak production alongside top-notch quality.
- Task assignment to achieve cost-effective and optimal use of team skills.
- Supply of necessary tools and materials for task efficiency.
- Team evaluation through training, guidance, and feedback.
- Facilitate team initiatives toward persistent advancement.
- Maintain records documenting area performance metrics.
- Evaluate product processes to determine optimal manufacturing protocols.
- Conduct root-cause analysis to refine manufacturing elements.
- Continuously optimize operations for cost-effectiveness and efficiency.
- Audit and refine existing standards for improved data accuracy.
- Ensure product and process quality meets stringent criteria.
- Promote awareness of process instructions, standards, and safety procedures.
- Communicate quality-impacting issues and enforce corrective measures.
- Modify machines, processes, and materials as needed.
- Implement inspection strategies advancing product quality.
- Investigate and rectify product defects through standard revisions.
- Support material management in raw material procurement and supplier qualification.
- Contribute strategically to manufacturing planning.
- Handle additional assignments as they arise.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum one year of experience in manufacturing management or production.
IDEAL CANDIDATES BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or a comparable discipline.
- Experience with Team Coordination Assessment.
- Certifications in Lean/Six Sigma or Project Management.
- Proficiency in Lotus Notes E-mail & JDE preferred within three months.
- Completion of Team and Continuous Improvement Training is obligatory.
- Capabilities in planning, organizing project milestones.
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Technical support skills in a live production setting.
- Understanding of CFM, Pull Systems, Kaizen, Poka-yoke, Lean Manufacturing, and related systems.