Production Team Leader

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Mity Lite Inc., A leader in the production of durable tables and chairs, is looking for a Production Team Lead.

The candidate will have a minimum of 3 years leadership experience in a similar role with a working knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Working hours:

5am- 3:30pm or 6am - 4:30pm Mon
- Thur. with some Friday OT possible

Benefits Include:

• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K Plan with company 4% match
• Paid Time Off (40 hours year one - 80 hours year two)
• Sick Pay
• Holiday (80 hours per year)
• Referral Bonus Program (Up to $200 per referral - NO CAP!)

* Some benefits begin at 60 days dependent on policy statement

This position is responsible for a variety of technical and leadership assignments related to the operations of a production assembly area. This individual will take on the role of the Team Lead and will have authority to instruct the team members in the work processes.

The primary responsibilities of the Team Lead include but are not limited to the following:

• Facilitates a positive and safe work environment for all team members in line with MITY policy
• Monitors and participates in the production of the given area.
• Uses hour by hour board and Standard Work Instructions to ensure a dependable, repeatable assembly process.
• Works closely with other department personnel and leadership to ensure orders are being run in the same sequence
• Performs Training and uses Standardized Work Instruction to ensure proper training of new personnel.
• Ensures that product is built correctly in accordance with the BOM for each specific style and checks that the quality of the items are within company requirements and meet all quality standards.
• Supports our culture of MIT+Y in large decisions, but also in everyday interactions (M-Make it Safe, I – Improve Each Day, T
  - Trust is Key, Y – You Matter)
• Develops direct reports in training as well as holding them accountable for all company policies
• Follows packaging and labeling standards for each item produced.
• Has a working knowledge of NAV for inventory accuracy, department transfers and reporting.
• Ensures that the work areas, machines, and equipment are operating safely and are clean and orderly.
• Provides technical feedback to engineers and VSL on process and tooling problems.
• Reports output, scrap, and issues to VSL by a daily report.
• Performs other related duties and tasks as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) preferred
• Previous Manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of Standard Works, Takt / Cycle Time and Standard In Process Stock.
• Previous Lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Frequent standing/ walking (80%)
• Routinely, lifting, bending, stooping, and kneeling
• Occasional lifting (over 50lbs)
• Frequent lifting (up to 50lbs)
• Occasional sitting.

Mity-Lite is an EEO/AA employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Job seekers will receive consideration without regard to disability or protected veteran status.