Team Leader - Powder Line

Description: SUMMARY Oversees powder coating operations to ensure operations are functioning in a safe, efficient manner in order to produce quality product on time.
This position may require overtime daily and may include weekends.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Attends daily production meeting/s to obtain production schedule and priority.
Assigns workers to various stations in the department based on production schedule and production needs.
Troubleshoot production quality problems/and powder equipment issues as well as general function of the line, wash tanks and oven.
Adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules such as adjusting line speed and oven temperature per part requirement.
Has the ability to read a blue print, powder TDS and work instructions to perform quality checks and package parts per spec.
Inspects Wash line for fallen parts, performs daily titrations.
Alerts supervisor for any materials, chemicals or powder that is needed to be placed on order.
Assists operators with daily duties such as loading, unloading and powder coating.
Trains operators in our production hours tracking system.
Maintains charts for daily quality checks, first and last pcs, mil thickness, gloss checks and scrap/rework.
Updates operator instructions through the continuous improvement process with the assistance of quality.
Suggests methods of motivating employees to achieve work goals.
Operates industrial fork truck(s) and pallet jack(s) as needed.
Completes daily tasks and communicates all issues through production meeting and Standard Work forms.
Oversees daily tasks of the powder coat line and reports any issues to direct supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises employees on the powder line.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include training employees, conduct performance evaluations, planning, assigning, and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
BENEFITS Comprehensive benefits offerings including but not limited to – Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Vacation time with automatic rollovers Minimum 7 Paid Holidays Weekly attendance bonus that pays an extra $25 for working at least 35 hours onsite! 401(k) with company match that vests immediately upon participation.
Tuition Reimbursement up to $4,500 per year Shoe Reimbursement up to $50 on qualifying footwear with no waiting period! Requirements: EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Three to five years related experience and/or training in powder coating operations.
COMPUTER SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Office Word Processing software.
Competency in basic ERP systems preferred.
COMPUTER SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Office Word Processing software.
Competency in basic ERP systems preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to walk.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.