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Operations Team Leader

Operations Team Leader

MILLISON CASTING TECHNOLOGYSallisaw, OK, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Operations Team Leader oversees daily shop floor activities to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production output. This role coordinates workforce scheduling, workflow, equipment usage, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet operational performance goals. The Team Leader is a hands-on leader who supports employee development and fosters a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Execution :

  • Lead and coordinate production activities to achieve production schedules and meet customer requirements.
  • Monitor line performance, address bottlenecks, and ensure operational targets are met (safety, output, quality, cost).
  • Oversee equipment setup, changeovers, and troubleshooting with support from maintenance teams.
  • Ensure proper inventory levels of raw materials and consumables.

People Leadership :

  • Direct and motivate production team members; conduct daily huddles and communicate priorities.
  • Train, coach, and develop operators to build multi-skilled capabilities.
  • Conduct performance feedback and support workplace discipline aligned with HR policies.
  • Promote a positive and respectful work environment.

    • Safety & Quality Compliance :

  • Enforce safety programs, conduct audits, and respond to incidents with corrective actions.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO standards, quality control checks, and work instructions.
  • Identify and escalate quality issues; collaborate with QA on containment and corrective actions.

    • Continuous Improvement :

  • Drive Lean / 5S initiatives to improve productivity and eliminate waste.
  • Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process failures.
  • Suggest new best practices, tools, or technologies to improve operational performance.

    • Reporting & Communication :

  • Track and report production metrics, downtime, scrap, and labor utilization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional departments (Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain) to resolve issues.
  • Maintain accurate records in ERP or MES systems.

    • Required Qualifications

  • 3+ years’ experience in manufacturing operations or related environment.
  • Experience in a team leadership or lead operator role.
  • Strong knowledge of safety practices, lean manufacturing, and quality systems.
  • Proficiency with production reporting tools (ERP / MES).
  • Ability to read technical documents such as work instructions, drawings, SOPs.

    • Core Competencies

  • Leadership and communication
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Results and detail orientation
  • Conflict management and coaching ability
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

    • Physical & Work Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, and lift loads for extended periods.
  • Work in a manufacturing environment : noise, temperature variations, PPE requirements.
  • Ability to support shift work, overtime, and weekend coverage as needed.

    • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • Safety : TRIR, incident frequency, near misses
  • Quality : Scrap rate, defect rate, customer complaints
  • Delivery : On-time production performance, schedule attainment
  • Efficiency : OEE, labor productivity, changeover times
  • People : Attendance, skill matrix improvement, engagement scores
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