Team Leader

Hayward Holdings Inc. (NYSE "HAYW") is the largest manufacturer of residential swimming pool equipment in the world, with a significant presence in the commercial pool market that is continuously growing. Hayward designs, manufactures, and markets a full line of residential and commercial pool and spa equipment including pumps, filters, heating, cleaners, salt chlorinators, automation, lighting, safety, flow control and energy solutions at our company owned facilities. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hayward also has facilities in Tennessee, Arizona, and Rhode Island as well as Canada, Spain, France, Australia, and China.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for directing a team of assembly employees in the areas of production, quality and safety to ensure daily goals and standards are being achieved. Effectively communicate to management production successes and opportunities for improvement. Be able to apply Lean tools to drive improvement in all business metrics.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitor production processes for compliance and best practice.
• Train assembly team members according to standard work.
• Communicate effectively and clear direction of the goals and plan to assembly team.
• Use Lean tools to improve production output and process.
• Be a leader in Safety, execute safety audits and training.
• Develop working knowledge of all H-Line processes.
• Perform team leader routes that promote visibility and accountability.
• Be a leader in 5S / Managing daily improvement

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Accountability- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accurate- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral- Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written- Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Creative- Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea "Lean".
• Decision Making- Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented- Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Diversity Oriented- Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Empathetic- Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
• Energetic- Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Ethical- Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Goal Oriented- Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Honesty/Integrity- Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Initiative- Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Judgment- The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Leadership- Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Management Skills- Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
• Motivation- Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
• Organized- Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Patience- Ability to act calmly under stress and strain, and of not being hasty or impetuous.
• Presentation Skills- Ability to effectively present information publicly.
• Problem Solving- Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED. 1-year certificate from a college or technical school, A.A. or A.S. preferred

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 12 months of assembly manufacturing related experience

3-5 Years Team Leader/Line Supervisory experience.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, AS/400, and MRP production schedules.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

• Able to read blueprints, micrometers gauges and mechanical aptitude a plus.
• CPR/First Aid Certified
• Valid driver's license
• Forklift certification.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment requires hearing protection. Employee is required to wear safety glasses and steel-toed shoes.