Based on direction from Supervisor, plans and sets daily and weekly objectives for production team members to ensure smooth workflow, quality production and on-time delivery. Monitors performance of team members and coaches for improved quality and quantity of work. Checks inventory and parts availability and assigns work according to priority and shipping schedules. Requisitions consumables and coordinates any machinery or tool repairs. Fills in for supervisor when needed.
As a team leader, you must communicate effectively during any production shutdown lasting 15 minutes or more.
As a team leader, you must communicate effectively with the supervisor and team members regarding daily production goals, needs, and issues.
As a team leader, you must support management’s decisions on work schedules, production goals, safety concerns, and process improvements.
As a working team leader, you must exhibit leadership qualities such as honesty, integrity, and compassion and engage in listening and understanding skills.
As a working team leader, you must follow directions and ask questions if unsure of instructions.
As a working team leader, you are required to support your team in every aspect of your abilities. You must also be able to correct team members as needed in a positive and timely manner.
As a team leader, you must support all customers (other departments) in their needs due to schedule changes, inventory discrepancies, team members, production goals, safety concerns, and process improvements.
As a team leader, you must always remain flexible due to an ever-changing schedule and environment.
As a team leader, you are not authorized to shut down production unless directed by management.
As a team leader, you are to assist in enforcing the attendance policy to the leads and accurately and honestly review requests.
As a team leader, you are required to adhere to the company’s policies, such as the absence policy above.
As a team leader, you must ensure your team members' safety at all times and stop work if needed.
