Team Lead, Assembly

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The main responsibility of a team lead is to assist the supervisor in the operation of the department. This includes confirming the area has no safety hazards and that all employees are wearing proper PPE, overseeing and troubleshooting equipment and machinery, monitoring and verifying incoming and outgoing material, auditing to ensure that production and quality requirements are being met and all processes are being run within specification.

The Team Leader is also required to assist with on‑the‑job training of employees and to be a champion of problem solving and continuous improvement toward the ideal state.

Our plant is located in Salina, KS, but we have employees that live in neighboring towns such as Concordia, Ellsworth, Herrington and McPherson.

Our shift: D Shift: Night – Thurs‑Sat, every other Wed

The starting pay rate is $27.79 per hour.

Start a Career that Makes an Impact.

• Quarterly Attendance Bonus – up to $600 per quarter for showing up to work your scheduled hours.
• Gainshare Bonus – up to 10% of gross monthly pay (potentially $300 per month).
• Production Bonus – daily bonuses based on plant hitting production goals, up to $11.50 per hour in addition to base pay.

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Short‑term, long‑term disability and employee life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Stryten pays the majority of your benefit contribution costs

• Assign and monitor work to achieve production efficiency.
• Direct, train, and apprise hourly employees as required.
• Assure production meets quality standards and control scrap and rework.
• Implement and assure compliance with plant policies and procedures regarding safety and health.
• Assist in establishing and setting up equipment for production jobs or for improved processes.
• Report and follow through on tooling needs and equipment maintenance problems.
• Undertake assigned projects as directed.
• Work with Shift Supervisor concerning disciplinary problems.
• Comply with current Quality Systems requirements.
• Communicate effectively to give guidance and instruction to other employees in the department.
• Review hand‑off materials from the previous shift and confirm that the department is ready for start‑up, including correct manning and communicating any abnormal production situations to the team.
• Audit the lines for safety hazards and correct PPE, appropriate amount, and correct stock numbers in place to run and visual check for starting 5S condition.
• Continuously monitor product quality, provide feedback to Supervisor and Quality. Ensure that defective product is identified and removed from the line if necessary.
• Complete hazardous waste training within six months of starting the position, with a 12‑month review thereafter. Training includes proper management of hazardous waste, satellite accumulation containers, review and preparation of hazardous waste manifests, and proper labeling requirements.
• Perform other work as assigned by Management, including 5S cleaning.

• Physical Requirements:
  
  Continuous standing, walking, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and reaching for 12‑hr shifts. Repetitious work.
• Required to lift battery parts, elements, and items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting from grams to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to extreme environmental conditions (hot, cold, humid).
• Must wear personal protective equipment in the assigned area.
• Required to work any shift, including overtime when deemed necessary.

• General office equipment, PC with various software programs.
• Small hand tools, numerous types of powered equipment, and control panels.
• Mechanical aptitude required.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of manufacturing or related experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation,…