General Position Summary
Team Leaders are responsible for the production and quality on one or more manufacturing assembly lines.
Duties include quality and facility checks,
Essential Functions
Replace assembly operators in their absence on production lines
Assist on assembly lines to assure smooth running of lines
Report Abnormal Condition to Group leader and Supervisor.
Conduct worker observation of team members to insure they are adequately trained.
Record skill level of subordinates on MFWTT.
Accurately Report production, in process defect, and scrap information.
Conduct Preventative Maintenance of assigned assembly equipment.
Travel to customer location if needed.
Coordinate and document “Change Point Control”
Checks data entry of Quality and Facility Checks and confirms by signature.
This is a daily check that must be completed before the end of your shift
If you are absent it is your responsibility to ensure that the checks and sign offs were completed in your absence
Any non-conformance must be reported to your Group Leader/Supervisor/Manager immediately
Inform superior of abnormal conditions immediately
Conduct 5S of assigned work area and teach to team member.
Train new Team Members on shift for extended periods of time
Rotate staffing for complete training of all operators
Develop Kaizen ideas
Perform Kaizen Activity on assembly line
Complete daily reports and charting
Train operators to standardized work
Responsible for Quality and Safety of Assembly line
Develop and support continuous improvement activities and improve company measurables
Understand process and run the assembly equipment
Audit Standardized Work (Audit Plans, Use Check Sheet)
Job Dimensions (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)
Critical KSAs Needed
Ability to understand basic calculations with or without a calculator
Knowledge of the manufacturing area—Throttle Body, Fuel Pump/IACV, Canister, Die Cast, Machining—and its products
Basic computing skills, including ability to manipulate data in Microsoft Excel, IBM Notes, and AS400
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirements
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Work Experience Requirements
Ability to make charts and graphs
Good math skills
Good organizational skills
Knowledgeable of 5S Practices and Principles
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to quickly recognize problems
Ability to quickly grasp and apply new concepts
Good understanding of the assembly lines
Ability to run lines efficiently and understand quality and facility checks
Must be able to handle various tasks simultaneously
Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of Team Members
Must be detail oriented and able to report all information accurately and in a timely manner
Must possess commitment to the Team concept and be able to treat all production Team Members in a fair and nondiscriminatory manner