Team Leader - Small & Medium Cell (Aerospace)

Our Offering

• Competitive wages - up to $37.89 per hour + shift premiums (wage is assigned based on skill and ability and position);
• Eligible for medical and dental benefits the 1st of the month following date of hire;
• Regular increases, dependent upon performance, until top rate is reached;
• Opportunities for advancement into varying positions with higher pay scales;
• Up to 6% in Pension Matching Contributions, effective 60 days from benefits activation;
• An annual Defined Profit-Sharing Plan (dependent upon company performance);
• Employee Discount programs are available for all employees;
• Clean, bright and climate-controlled production areas.

Your Key Responsibilities

The Team Leader is responsible for leading a group of 7 - 15 employees with the primary purpose of achieving established KPI goals.  Creating a trustworthy environment where employees become motivated is a critical role of the Team Leader. 
In order to accomplish this the Team Leader is responsible for:  1.) Promotion of a safety conscious team and safe work environment; 2.) Development of a team that understands the business and the importance of Quality, OEE, Customer Service & MOVE; 3.) A well-trained group of employees; 4.) Proper communication in all aspects relevant to the employees’ job, and; 5.) Accountability for team performance

• Monitors and evaluates KPI goals for the work area. 
  • Uses an effective compelling dashboard as a means of feedback on KPI’s. 
  • Reports KPI's to management during the daily walks
  • Actively communicate the goals to the team
  • Coordinates actions with Maintenance, Quality, Logistics, Human Resources to maintain production.
• Responsible for shift-to-shift communication and knowledge transfer regarding priority items, down time etc. 
  • Facilitates use of MOVE tools by the team including conducting layered audits to verify employees are following SOP’s / Work Procedures
  • Responsible for maintaining a skilled work group. 
  • Trains new employees using approved training model / material. 
  • Trains current employees related to refresher training/new procedures/new equipment etc.
  • Monitors absenteeism - recommends appropriate action when needed involving supervisor in any actions taken.
  • Evaluation of employees – Provides feedback to PV for employee evaluation purposes or discipline.
  • Maintains training records of employees and insuring certifications are current.  
• Works in operator capacity to facilitate training of less experienced associates and to cover emergencies.
• Responsible for change overs, machine set ups and trouble shooting and machine repair.  
• Promotion of a safe work environment and promoting safe work habits in all employees
  • Monitors that all employee’s safety certification records are current.
  • Support PL to ensure all employees receive all required safety training. 
  • Maintain safety trainings that are relevant for your role and area of work i.e., respirator fit training, crane certification, forklift training etc.

Your Qualifications

• Technical degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience including prior leadership  
• Has advanced technical skills and can perform change over, machine set ups and trouble shooting and machine repair. 
• Good knowledge of production processes, measurement and inspection procedures, production planning and control,
• MS-Office and SAP
• Ability to manage and lead a team.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills