Production Team Lead – D Shift Secondary Ops

About Leviton

At Leviton, we build what’s next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers’ lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

About the role

In addition to their primary function as a machine operator, the Production Team Leader assists the Value Stream Team Manager in fulfilling the production plan, placing an emphasis on scrap reduction. This position is available on D Shift in the Secondary Operations Department.

This is an internal job posting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Value Stream Team Manager in maintaining a consistent flow of product through the production process that is in agreement with the planned level of production
• Facilitate daily team meetings, plan product changes, color changes and start ups, arrange for assistance from support depts., etc.
• Actively participate in the Non-conformance process as a contributor to identifying preventative action
• Assist in coordinating the timely completion of all scheduled clean ups and preventive maintenance activities
• Assist in troubleshooting under the direction of a Process Technician
• Assist in training of new and experienced operators in new and existing procedures on the production floor
• Participate in procedure review meetings to make revisions to SOPs
• Communicate shift-to-shift information to Value Stream Team Leader on following shift
• Coordinate resource allocation within the value stream and with other Value Stream Team Leaders, if necessary
• Run weekly 5S meetings and coordinate completion of resulting tasks
• Perform machine and area 5S audits
• Coordinate reaction to final test and in-process rejections
• Coordinate the processing of rejected material in the value stream
• Responsible for leadership, coaching, and support of 10-20 team members

Qualifications

• Experience required:
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a machine operator
• Must possess a valid certification in one or more departments
• Must have a history of complying with documentation requirements
• Must have a history of self-sufficiency when operating equipment
• Willingness to gain certification in new (other) operations
• Willingness to participate in and lead continuous improvement efforts
• Familiarity of manufacturing SOP’s and a demonstrated willingness to adhere to them, or, revise them accordingly

What We Offer

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The future looks brighter than ever. Join our team now!

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