Responsibilities:

• Organize, monitor, and prioritize team’s daily tasks and activities to ensure production schedule dates are met
• Maintain communication with team members to ensure that procedures and processes are well understood and followed
• Evaluate multiple work centers to ensure optimum efficiency is achieved
• Assist in recruitment and onboarding of new team members
• Assist in cross training team members to sustain a high level of flexibility within the group
• Ensure that parts that flow through each work center are labeled and delivered to the correct staging area
• Oversee the operation/maintenance of all fabricating equipment
• Conduct monthly reviews with team members to ensure accordance with Laitram Business Philosophy and throughput goals
• Collect data and build metrics to measure group/individual performance and to help aid in decision making
• Conduct managerial responsibilities for all direct reports including performance reviews, disciplinary actions, lead trainings, LCI exercises
• Participate in department meetings: listen effectively and keep open mindset
• Identify issues in fabrication process by analyzing root causes, thinking critically, developing effective solutions, and making informed decisions
• Hold team accountable to following safety protocols

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years’ experience in operating equipment/working in a manufacturing environment
• Computer skills, Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to learn and apply basic programming processes
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Computer skills, Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to learn and apply basic programming processes
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Ability to work overtime
• Technical expertise
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes; knowledgeable about different materials, tools, and equipment used in fab process to provide guidance and address any technical challenges that arise
• Leadership skills
• Positive attitude, self-managed, team player, ability to motivate, inspire, and guide employees
• Adaptability
• Capable of adjusting plans and resources as needed to meet goals and address unforeseen circumstances
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Open to new ideas and technologies, stay updated on industry trends, encourage team members to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity
• Familiar with Lean Management and 5S methodology

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a lead person or Supervisor in a fabricating environment