Range Team Lead – Maryville, TN

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Who We Are:

Since 1852 Smith & Wesson has empowered Americans with the freedom, equality, and security promised by the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. It is this sense of safety and security that frees us to pursue our goals and dreams, define our future, and fulfill the promise of America.

Benefits:

Health, Dental & Vision

Prescription Drug Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Investment 401K Plan & Profit Sharing

Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Vacation, Holidays & Winter Shutdown

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Product Discounts

Service Awards

Scope:

Supervise range employees in a firearms manufacturing environment. Work with management to plan and assign work, ensure policies and procedures are being followed and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. Hourly wage starting at $22.00.

education & experience:

Minimum — High School Diploma

Fundamental firearms knowledge required

Range/target experience required

1-3 years of supervisory level in Manufacturing (preferred)

Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook

SAP experience preferred

Active FID/LTC preferred

Competencies and Skills:

Ability to lead and manage a team by training, coaching, and motivating

Excellent interpersonal (written and verbal) communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritize tasks and be able to switch tasks as needed

Ability to follow and teach precise processes

Ability to be trained to drive and use all types of forklifts

Prior safe firearm handling/shooting experience

Ability to demonstrate proficiency with all firearms with little to no initial training

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Managing throughput and continuous quality improvements within general guidelines of Lean manufacturing

Performing duties and sharing goals as part of a participative work team

Regularly communicating with Supervisor, team members and support personnel, all issues impacting product, production, quality and safety across shifts and departments

Providing input to Supervisor related to budgeting of tooling, materials, etc.

Scheduling day-to-day work and staffing (vacations/absences) of work team

Using problem solving techniques to analyze, find root cause and permanently correct problems related to all aspects of cell operation

Providing direct input to Supervisor regarding the evaluation of team members’ performance and taking appropriate disciplinary action as necessary

Must be capable of filling in for assigned team members to maintain work flow

Assisting Supervisor with leading personnel in day-to-day requirements; conducting team meetings, providing regular performance feedback and tracking performance of team members

Assisting Supervisor with the supervision of personnel, including hiring and retention, performance management and discipline

Assisting with department planning over a 30-day time span and preparing action plans to achieve results

Testing and evaluating all S&W firearms to a set of quality standards established by the company

Evaluating function and targeting criteria for all S&W products

Evaluating accuracy of firearms using pass/fail criteria

Following a standardized process to safely test firearms

Completing paperwork to track business metrics

Logging pass/fail data for each firearm/serial number in a computerized data collection system

Following Lean initiatives and participating in continuous improvement activities

Performing serial number audits/counts as required

Maintaining a clean work space

Working as a member of the shooting range staff to ensure high quality products reach our customers

Comply with range lead program

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Physical Demands:

Works in a manufacturing environment

Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally

Able to stand, sit, stoop, squat and walk

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

Within any of our facilities, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing and distribution operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required: Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor. The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.