Team Leader – Assembly (1st Shift) – Maryville, TN

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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 of Work:

Supervise employees in a manufacturing environment. Work with Operations Supervisor to plan and assign work, ensure policies and procedures are being followed and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

education and experience:

• Education/Experience: Minimum — High School Diploma
• Experience: 1-3 years of supervisory level in Manufacturing (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
• Type accurately
• 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
• Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• WMS/WCS experience (SAP a plus)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assembly and PIM

• 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

Logistics

• Achieve personal, team and company goals
• Lead team of order pickers, shipping, receiving, or other personnel to proficiently complete the order process
• Train, coach and provide direction and guidance to direct reports. Including systems training and process training
• Improve picking efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with business and customer requirements
• Schedule work, give clear direction, delegate duties, and hold team accountable with performance indicators
• Complete time sheets, vacation request and other personnel duties (excluding disciplinary actions)
• Ensure deliveries and receipt of goods and supplies are processed in a timely manner
• Communicate shortages, damage and discrepancies to department staff that may be affected by such issues
• Maintain inventory accuracy by physical movement and also electronic movement utilizing company software systems
• Improve rating and shipping efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with business and customer requirements
• Support business goals around carrier usage, cost, etc.
• Lead dock operations efficiently and effectively. Includes managing order staging areas, truck loading operations, dock material flow, etc.
• Lead audit process of picking. Audit/inspect shipments for order accuracy and customer compliance and adherence to internal processes
• Ensure on time freight processing to ensure high levels of customer service
• Lead team in cost reduction to the bottom line by reducing unnecessary costs
• Lead the pick, pack, label, and ship process
• Maintain and communicate customer specifications/requirements
• Investigate issues, problem solving, and continuous improvement for all aspects of the job
• Cross train in other areas of Logistics and be able to perform other logistics tasks at a reasonable level (including Fulfillment Scheduling, Shipping, Audit, Cycle Count, etc.)
• Maintain inventory accuracy by establishing, following and improving processes
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
• Identify and report any safety hazards immediately
• Ability to work in a team environment to accomplish goals
• Follow defined processes and identify opportunities to redefine processes
• Provide suggestions and feedback to management
• Other duties as required
• Regular attendance (as defined in our policies) is required

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.

Revised 1.6.25