Manufacturing Team Leader - 2nd Shift

TBAKI is now accepting applications for the 2nd Shift Manufacturing Team Leader! (6:30 PM to 3:45 AM) subject to daily and weekend overtime.

Position Summary:

Operate and maintain equipment in a manufacturing environment. Responsible for meeting plant targets for safety, quality, efficiency and cost reduction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical:

• Work in a manufacturing environment emphasizing teamwork, safety, training and discipline.
• Follow standardized work procedures and work sequence for each process.
• Work with team to improve standardized processes/methods, identify waste, methodically eliminate waste and standardize the new process/methods.
• Directly responsible for performance of assigned work area.
• Work in a team environment on safety, quality, productivity and cost improvement projects.
• Complete all working documentation, records and reports as requested.
• Understand all company policies and procedures.
• Be proactive and reactive to resolve abnormalities in the process.
• Use key performance indicators as a method of continuous improvement.
• Lead and direct Team Member activity.
• Expected to be completely versed in his/her area and should be able to adequately instruct anyone to perform these duties.
• Use Kaizen in work areas for the opportunity to make the area or line efficient.

Interpersonal:

• Focus on employee relations centered on trust and teamwork.
• Demonstrate a personality that works in cooperation with other team members toward building a sense of company teamwork.
• Work on continually improving skills as outlined during performance review.
• Attend all required training as outlined on training matrix.

Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate and work well with others in a group environment.
• Must have excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in English.
• Basic math skills are required.

Education and/or Experience:

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• One to two years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.

Physical Demands:

• The employee needs to be capable of working on their feet for long periods of time and occasionally will be required to lift up to 30 pounds.

Work Environment:

• This position is in a typical manufacturing environment with a high noise level. Personal protective equipment will be required.

Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.