Under the direction of the Supervisor, this position is responsible for the value stream assigned to support the team in their daily process

Leadership

1. Provide leadership and direction to assigned areas of responsibility ensuring quality standards are met and production standards achieved.
2. Train and coordinate the activities of associates engaged in production operations.
3. Helps establish and drive each area to meet goals/metrics aimed at improvement.
4. Leads and promotes continuous improvement activities to improve overall quality levels within the assigned areas of responsibility.

Schedule execution

5. Focuses and maintains work schedules related to manufacturing plans including achieving schedule attainment for each area of the role.
6. Work to follow job schedules and assign staff to jobs based on training and experience. 

Compliance

7. Support the implementation of new policies and procedures, and direct team members ensuring complete conformance.
8. Ensure that staff follows all processes and instructions as dictated by work orders and quality procedures

Staff management

9. Team Lead provides input to the performance appraisal process for those individuals on their team.
10. Suggest overtime to management as required supporting incoming material needs and job schedules.
11. Ensure employees comply with all safety policies and safe work procedures established by the company

Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Education:

• High School Diploma

Job Experience:

• 5-7 years’ experience in manufacturing. Medical Device manufacturing preferred
• Proven track of added responsibility

Skills/Competencies:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work well independently and with fellow team members
• Attention to detail and organization skills
• Experience using manufacturing measurement devices
• Excellent time management skills.
• Good to excellent vision for detecting visual defects or damage to parts.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to lead a team.

Physical Requirements:

• Excellent vision and hand-eye coordination
• Extended periods of bending, lifting, and standing
• Significant use of hands
• Occasionally required to lift up to 40 lbs, occasionally more, but will require team lifting or use of a lift assist during these circumstances

• Must be able and willing to wear personal protective equipment as required including:

• Protective eyewear
• Ear plugs
• Protective gowning (CME Guidelines, Safety Shoes, Apron, Safety Shield)