Job Description
Job Description
Reports To : Manufacturing Manager
- Job Purpose :
- The Team Lead is ultimately responsible for day-to-day team activities and other duties as required in the department area as well as coordinating a team of Makers to achieve departmental goals.
Responsibilities :
Reviews job travelers and part drawings to accurately produce partsMakes all required quality checks during production to ensure parts are produced to required dimensions and conform to all specifications.Completes all job-related paperwork and production reporting to accurately record part quantity and scrap.Ensures team members have the appropriate equipment, tools, and material to work on their assigned jobAudits compliance with standard work instructions and process control plans to ensure production of good partsReviews unplanned scrap with employees and Supervision to identify root cause and implement effective countermeasures.Monitor daily production activities regarding quality, safety, and productivity and act when deviations are identified, or intervention is required to achieve the team goalsChampions the QEK program by actively soliciting suggestions and helping team members implement product and process improvements.Champions the team’s safety program and complies with all safety practices and regulations.Lead, guide, mentor, and train Makers to ensure quality and timely production to scheduled activities within the departmentIn coordination with the Manufacturing Manager and Production Scheduler, monitor and adjust workflow to facilitate timely start and completion of job operations to the ERP system master scheduleAct as a resource to ensure communication and resolution of technical issues preventing successful execution of production activities as scheduledParticipate in team efforts to maintain, update, or establish new process controls and procedures to achieve consistent resultsProvide input on Maker’s performance as part of the review and feedback loop and make recommendations on individual skill development plansAssist with Continuous Improvement projects and processes such as Kata walks, Quick and Easy Kaizen (QEK) program, scrap reduction, rework elimination, and increased metal removal ratesChampion the area’s 6S program and audit completion of daily checklists to maintain a safe and clean work environmentUsing formal problem-solving tools, troubleshoot issues in real time and assist Makers with resolution or escalation in a timely manner to maintain productivityCoach and develop a team of problem solvers, focusing on prevention over detectionDemonstrate leadership capabilities and exemplify the company’s core valuesPerform other duties as assigned or requiredQualifications :
High school diploma or GEDrequiredAbove average experience with standard shop tools and measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, intra-mics, gauges) requiredPrevious experience in a high-mix precision machine shop environment requiredPrevious experience setting up and operating Vertical CNC milling machines requiredPrevious experience writing and troubleshooting programs in Mastercam preferredLean manufacturing and quality system experience preferred (ISO 9001 : 2015, ISO 13485, and AS9100D preferred)Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of timeAbility to use material handling equipment, including forkliftsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsComputer literacy required and experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) preferredAbility to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentYou should be proficient in :
GD&TQuality Inspection ExperienceLeadership / People ManagementEquipment TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Skills5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)CNC ProgrammingStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)AS9100ISO 9001 Certification ExperienceMachine Setups for Production RunsCAD / CAM SoftwareExcellent Communication SkillsExperience in a Manufacturing EnvironmentBlueprint ReadingBasic Computer SkillsMachines & technologies you'll use :
CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)Optical ComparatorCAD SoftwareOverhead CraneCAM SoftwareCNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)Calipers and MicrometersForklifts