Team Lead

Job description

The primary function of this position is directing and overseeing production employees in a manufacturing environment. This position assigns work, recommends improvements in production methods and operating procedures. Ensures quality and safety practices are met. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Coordinates with production planners and supervision to insure timely completion of production orders - Enforces safety rules and conducts safety inspections of area of responsibility. - Assigns specific tasks to employees - Recommends improvements to production methods, equipment layout, and product flow. - Monitors productivity and measures against standards - Takes action as needed in order to resolve issues so that production goals are met - Estimates, requisitions and inspects materials needed in the department - Responsible for 5S - Provides feedback to supervision in relation to employees’ safety habits, productivity, and adherence to shop rules - Accurately reports shop floor production data via computer terminal and/or written reporting - Follows visual and written work instructions in order to complete assigned tasks within set time allotted - Performs cycle counting of p...