Team Lead I

To over-see the daily operations of assigned Molding machine(s).
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Ensure plant safety and 5S standards are met.
* Direct the work of molding operators, both full time and temporary.
* Train and support Molding team members and provide performance feedback.
* Monitor and report time, attendance, and overall performance of operators working in molding department and report to Molding Supervisor and/or Manager.
* Communication of production needs to operators working in molding department.
* Ensure labels and skid tickets match count of components.
* Inspection of 'First Piece' finished product for quality assurance.
* Verification of BOM (Bills of Materials) for each all presses and molding assembly cells.
* Ensure all processes are meeting standard (labor, cycle time).
* Assist with Daily Reconcile of labor efficiency.
* Process non-conforming and excess materials in a timely manner.
* Attend daily production meetings for schedule review.
* Assist with daily production reporting.
* Assist recording new or rework production daily.
* Contact maintenance or tooling for repairs on equipment or molds.
* Assist with and ensure daily housekeeping is completed within molding department.
* Train as supervisor back up.
* All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED:
* High School Diploma or GED
* One year of manufacturing experience
* Lead and/or supervisory experience
PREFERRED:
* Molding operator experience
* People management/lead experience
* Strong written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills
* Ability to multi-task efficiently
* MS Office and AS400 experience
* CPR/First Aid certification
* Bilingual in Spanish and English
Working conditions:
Position is located at our Cookeville, TN manufacturing facility. This facility is heated and cooled. Employee will be working with and near moving mechanical parts. This position is a 12-hour shift position.
Physical requirements:
Candidate must be able to identify and distinguish colors, stand for long periods of time, lift/carry up to 35 lbs., reach hands and arms in any directions and kneel/stoop repeatedly Frequent use of drill drivers is required in Assembly process. A drug screen is required prior to employment. A physical may also be required as employment terms.