Production Team Lead

Position Summary

Assists the Value Stream Team Manager with daily activities of their shift. Helps assure the shift is functioning at the highest levels possible and communicates the daily, weekly, and monthly requirements and expectations of the facility. The Lead will be involved in most of the aspects of running the operations of the shift they are assigned. They will be involved with safety, general communications, training, and development, lean, (HPT) high performance teams, tracking and audits, continuous improvement efforts and prioritization of operations. They will provide valuable feedback to regarding performance of the value streams, as well as the training progress of team members within the facility.

1st shift: 7 AM - 3 PM, with additional overtime

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures team members are following safe procedures and executing the non-routine work checklist when necessary.

• Implement plant processes improving overall 5S and Safety.

• Encourages teamwork through teaching and team approached problem solving.

• Ability to recognize and respond to quality and technical questions, aligning adequate resources for resolution.

• Attends run the business meetings and provides feedback.

• Perform audits related to the different functions of the plant.

• Eliminate obstacles preventing team members from being safe, creating quality products, and meeting production expectations.

• May work in various production roles on the shop floor to support production needs due to absences and vacation coverage.

• Ability to work overtime, including short-notice overtime and weekend coverage to meet business needs.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC/ NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Follow all department policies and procedures; responds and performs all tasks as assigned by supervisor.

2. Professional written and verbal communication skills with all levels of employees and management.

3. Maintain equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.

4. Use personal safeguards for hands, ears, feet, and eyes as prescribed.

5. Perform related and other duties assigned by Lead, Value Stream Team Leader, Value Stream Manager, Plant Manager, or any other individuals of authority within the facility.

6. Follow all policies and procedures.

7. Follows and supports Parker's Employee Handbook, Values, and Code of Ethics.

8. Work safely in accordance with regulations, standards, and procedures in a manner that eliminates risk to health and the environment. Notify leadership of unsafe conditions or practices unlawful activities and activities which present unreasonable health and/or environmental risk. Report all safety and/or environmental incidents to leadership immediately.

9. Participate in peer-based teams (i.e., Natural High Performance Teams), and work with groups to initiate and implement programs such as Lean Manufacturing and 5-S.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/ SCOPE:

• Report directly to Value Stream Team Leader

• Work closely with other departments to resolve issues with the processes & equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The employee may be subject to:

• High noise levels from operating machines and equipment

• Skin Exposure to oils, cutting fluids, and cleaning chemicals.

• Near acuity and accommodation are required for reading machine gages, prints, and precision measuring instruments.

• Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes in order to take appropriate action is required.

1. Work in areas where safety equipment will be required (steel toe shoes, eye protection, hearing protection)

2. Physical and electrical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.

The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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