Team Leader I - 2nd Shift

Oatey Company - Omaha, NE

Full-time - Entry Level

Omaha, NE

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Team Leader I position at Oatey is responsible for maintaining a smooth flow of operations in an assigned area during the 2nd shift. This role involves organizing resources, overseeing workflow, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and providing training to team members. The Team Leader will also perform various operational tasks and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a consistent flow of operations by completing production records and data entry as required.
• Assist with changeovers and line flushes; oversee downtime clean-up activities.
• Perform material handling duties within the department.
• Contact production supply to replenish materials to meet operational schedule.
• Achieve goals and report to supervisor regarding production standards, downtime, and reassignment of work.
• Audit work areas per standard operating procedure (SOP) to ensure compliance and accurate documentation.
• Verify accuracy of all raw materials at work area per the bill of materials/DPR and operator work assignments.
• Startup equipment and adjust line speeds on assigned line.
• Perform quality inspections and document results.
• Ensure departmental inspections are performed with appropriate records maintained.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers by taking on additional responsibility and/or support.
• Provide new and/or temporary associates on-the-job training to learn basic tasks for all positions within assigned line.
• Participate in start-up continuous improvement meetings and assist in problem resolution activities.
• Continually evaluate work processes for improvements.
• Maximize the flow of communication for effective performance within the department and between shifts.
• Follow all company safety procedures in completion of job duties.
• Ensure safety start-ups have been completed at the beginning of the shift and that machine guards and signage are in place and functioning prior to releasing equipment for production.
• Wear required PPE for job function.
• Sustain 6S standards through good housekeeping and execution of standard work.
• Utilize LEAN Thinking in formal and informal settings, including participating in LEAN Events and submitting suggestions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of manufacturing/distribution experience required.
• Basic math skills and effective problem-solving abilities required.
• English fluency (both written and verbal) with the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and written procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated team building skills with the ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Knowledge of safety procedures for lockout/tagout, machine guarding, and applicable OSHA standards.
• Basic computer skills needed (MS Office) with the ability to learn computer systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree
• Continuous improvement experience
• Knowledge of rework and inventory control procedures.

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Paid parental leave
• Health savings account
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401(k) with 5% match
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) matching