Production Team Leader - off shift

$50,000 - $50,000/Yr

Green Tokai Co. Ltd. - Brookville, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Brookville, OH

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Production Team Leader is responsible for providing leadership, support, and direction to hourly personnel in the operation of extrusion lines, ensuring that quality, cost, and production targets are met. This role involves managing employee performance, troubleshooting production issues, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the operation of the extrusion production lines
• Establish and communicate production schedules
• Assign work to hourly workers and monitor their work activity
• Ensure workers are trained, cross-trained, and work in a safe manner
• Manage employee attendance and other HR/employee relations issues
• Problem solve production issues and determine countermeasures
• Troubleshoot equipment
• Ensure all policies and procedures are followed
• Perform quality audits to assure quality parts are being manufactured
• Manage scrap and seek continuous improvement
• Complete reports and data requirements for tracking performance
• Intershift communication with other team leaders
• Conduct inventory in WIP and finished goods
• Coordinate deliveries and shipments with Shipping
• Perform duties of absent workers, as needed
• Communicate with other departments and management, as necessary

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• 2-4 years professional experience working on the production floor in a manufacturing facility, preferably in the automotive components industry
• Previous experience leading and supervising other employees is preferred
• Previous maintenance experience is preferred, with knowledge of equipment repair principles and techniques
• Excellent time management skills, with a sense of urgency
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to stay calm in a fast-paced, stressful environment
• Knowledge of quality principles and methods
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and motivational skills

Nice-to-haves

• Additional training in management or leadership principles preferred

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance