1st Shift Mobile Power Team Lead

The purpose of the SHIFT Team Leader role is to provide guidance and support on an ongoing basis to production associates in the Mobile Power Value Stream. The success of the person in this role is vital to the continuous improvement efforts in the area(s), as well as the success of Warner Electric to meet and exceed customer expectations. This is a 'working leader' where 40% of their time is spent operating within a team-based manufacturing cell. Work model: fully onsite at the designated Regal Rexnord office.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and support on an ongoing basis to production associates in the Mobile Power Value Stream; Work as a 'working leader' with 40% of time spent operating within a team-based manufacturing cell; May attend designated external course on supervision/leadership as determined by management, at least once annually; May be required to spend limited time on an alternate shift for training and understanding of daily priorities; Ensure the work area and assigned associates maintain the appropriate level of 5S at all times and Daily Management boards are updated regularly; Coordinate with Supervisors to ensure a safe working environment, retrain associates when necessary, and bring all safety concerns to Supervision immediately; Assume lead role for the area/shift in addressing quality concerns or defects and conduct training sessions to resolve quality issues; Champion standard work methodology, ensure it is followed consistently, and identify and problem-solve when it is not; Assist and govern the training of all new associates, including standard work, machine changeover and setup, safety start-up check sheets, first piece process, audits, end of shift line stock/clean up, quality procedures, paperwork, company policies, and Daily Management boards; Lead by example and coach associates on policies, procedures, safe work practices, time management, plant work rules, and quality processes, notifying the Supervisor if coaching is ineffective; Be open to cross-training on multiple Teams/part numbers; Act as primary coordinator with Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance to identify improvement areas and solve issues; Maintain open communication with associates and communicate concerns or ideas to Supervision in a timely manner, including personnel, safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and area concerns; Interface with previous and following shift Team Leaders to pass on relevant information; Subject to standard overtime scheduling and rotation; Other duties as required; Drive performance in Key Performance Metrics: Safety, Product quality, On-time delivery, Productivity

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required; Must be considered a current 'expert' in the area; Must be considered a 'Champion of Lean'; Previous experience required; Must maintain status as a 'certified' trainer in the area; Ability to read and interpret documents such as general business periodicals, safety rules, quality instruction, process documentation, operating and maintenance instructions, and technical and procedure manuals; Ability to write routine reports, operating instructions, procedure manuals, and business correspondence; Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of employees, managers, customers, clients, and the general public; Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations; Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables where only limited standardization exists; Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form; Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; Stand 100% of the day; Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; Restrictions of federal export control laws may limit eligibility to 'U.S. Persons'

Nice to have

Post-secondary education preferred; Common sense; Detail-oriented; Ability to prioritize; Exceptional integrity; High degree of professionalism; Creative; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Lead by example; Positive role model; Area expert; Team player

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage; Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA); Paid Time Off and Holidays; 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions; Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance; Paid Leaves; Tuition Assistance