Work Center Team Lead - 1st Shift

JB Poindexter - Morgantown, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Morgantown, PA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Work Center Lead position is responsible for overseeing the daily operations within the manufacturing plant environment. This role requires adherence to safety policies, effective use of resources, and a commitment to quality and employee development. The Lead will coordinate activities with other departments, monitor inventory levels, and ensure that productivity goals are met while maintaining customer satisfaction. The position also involves training team members, leading by example in safety practices, and fostering a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Work and adhere to all safety policies within the work area and throughout the company.
• Properly and safely operate required tools both power/non-power.
• Understand and comprehend measurements and have the ability to apply based on instruction.
• Fully understand quality policies and have minimum or zero defects per unit.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders.
• Actively participate and support PPS, 5S, and TPM.
• Work required schedule including overtime.
• Assist with on-the-job training of team members.
• Work with little or no supervision.
• Meet physical requirements which include lifting up to 50lbs, standing for long periods, bending, stooping, reaching, and squatting.
• Perform other duties as required by management.
• Control and reduce truck hours.
• Efficiently plan and execute daily work.
• Coordinate activities with other departments of the plant.
• Achieve truck delivery goals; daily delivery, monthly delivery, and on-time delivery.
• Monitor and control inventory levels to ensure appropriate availability and work in process levels.
• Seek and develop new or improved processes that result in improved productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Display personal quality attitude and quality leadership.
• Monitor established work procedures/practices; follow specs.
• Take an active role in the daily truck audits.
• Achieve zero lost time injuries and reduce OSHA recordable injuries.
• Maintain consistent daily housekeeping of all areas of responsibility.
• Display and promote teamwork and effective communication within Production and the company as a whole.
• Deal quickly and effectively with associate issues/concerns.
• Take an active interest in the training of all new and existing associates assigned within your area of responsibility.
• Perform performance coaching and counseling as required.

Requirements

• Ability to read a tape measurer.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to meet physical requirements including lifting up to 50lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods, bend, stoop, reach, and squat.

Nice-to-haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid holidays and increasing vacation time with years of service.
• Generous Footwear and Eyewear Reimbursement Programs.
• Paid Job and Leadership Development training.