Team Leader II

Job Description Who will you be working with?

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company.

We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Responsible for a group of people who produce quality work while maintaining a smooth flow of output which matches customer demand within the Tool Room department. Provides technical expertise for team members when needed. Problem solves through others or through team input. Develops, releases, and then ensures the team meets the schedule daily. Works with skilled and semi-skilled team members to ensure safety, 5S, Total Productivity Maintenance TPM, continuous improvement, cross training, ergonomics and implementation of other lean manufacturing tools.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Excel, SharePoint, basic use of Oracle and the ability to look up prints in Creo View. Training is available.

Have basic shop math skills, including use of trigonometry, geometry, absolute and incremental numbers. Cad/Cam & Blueprints. Must have the ability to read and interrupt blueprints being able to recognize critical dimensions. Must be able to utilize CAD/CAM software. Be able to integrate 3D Models for dimensions & feature definitions. Be able to understand CAM programming to understand tool path & usage.

Be able to motivate and guide tool room technicians and machinists. Identify skill gaps and provide coaching and/or training. Handle interpersonal issues professionally and constructively. Provide clear communication with production, engineering, and maintenance teams. Must be able to prioritize tasks and allocate tool room resources.

Possible certification in machining and welding. Associate degree (A.

A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; 4 to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to understand CNC machining (both Mills and Lathes), Brake Press Machining, Welding, robot welders, and laser cutters. Understand and execute capacity planning, act as a mentor for lower-level Team Leader positions. Analytical;
Problem Solving;
Technical Skills;
Leadership.

• Assigns jobs to either cell members or department employees and reviews Kandan cards or other schedules to establish priorities based upon due dates.
• Daily spot checks safety, 5S, and quality and TPM requirements within the area.
• Provides information to supervisor or manager of problems or issues outside of scope of responsibility.

Interfaces with other departments to ensure customer order deadlines are met. Maintains 99% or better OTD (on time delivery) performance with internal and external customers.

• Creates detailed schedule timelines to ensure customer shipment dates and equipment specifications are met.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, BOM’s, Routers and other technical documents. Trains and ensure employees are utilizing proper PPE for each area.
• Complete training spreadsheet for all new hires. Train employees in the technical aspects of the job.

What about the physical demands of the job? The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Lift up to 35 pounds.
• They will be standing 100%
• Hearing 100%
• Pushing up to 30 pounds
• Stooping/bending…