Team Leader, Manufacturing

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

• Coordinate daily production activities to meet safety quality and delivery targets.
• Organize workflow and assign tasks to optimize efficiency and meet production schedules.
• Execute written and verbal instructions to support manufacturing requirements.
• Review labor reports production output scrap and cycle counts for accuracy.
• Maintain required production and attendance records.
• Perform production duties as needed during absences or operational needs.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for production issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Monitor staffing levels and adjust resources to meet production demands.

• Operate in a safe and efficient manner in full compliance with company safety policies.
• Promote a strong safety culture and lead by example.
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions within scope of authority; escalate issues as needed.
• Maintain a clean organized and orderly work area (5S).
• Wear required PPE and ensure compliance with all safety and gowning standards.
• Ensure proper care and handling of equipment tools inventory and materials.
• Handle hazardous waste in accordance with company policies and regulations when required.
• May be assigned other miscellaneous duties (including training) by department supervision/leadership.
• Must perform all essential functions of the position as identified on the applicable Employer Job Description maintained in the Occupational Health Office.

• Coordinate with Quality Assurance to ensure compliance with SOPs.
• Complete all production and quality documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain compliance with GMP (where applicable) safety environmental and company standards.
• Conduct routine audits of operations and product quality.
• Perform initial root cause investigations for quality deviations and safety incidents.
• Support audits inspections and compliance activities.

• Provide day-to-day guidance direction and support to team members.
• Train employees in safety practices quality standards and work procedures.
• Support onboarding and development of new employees.
• Provide support to hourly employees through ensuring accuracy in time reporting for payroll.
• Communicate effectively with prior and following shifts to ensure continuity of operations.
• Maintain strong communication with internal customers and cross-functional teams.
• Escalate issues related to safety quality production or employee relations as needed.

• Advocate and drive LEAN and Practical Process Improvement (PPI) manufacturing principles and continuous improvement culture.
• Lead (Tier 1) and participate in (Tier 2) meetings and contribute to performance discussions.
• Collaborate with Engineering Planning Maintenance and other supporting teams on equipment and process issues.
• Support development and documentation of new procedures and work instructions.

• Seek guidance from supervision on issues related to product specifications quality safety equipment or employee relations.
• Maintain awareness of new methods procedures and safety practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by department leadership including training responsibilities.
• Must perform all essential functions as defined by Occupational Health requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing setting within private public government or military sectors.
• One (1) year of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Mechanical aptitude and basic knowledge of machinery.
• Ability to use hand tools and measuring devices.
• Ability to read and interpret Bills of Materials and blueprints.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and ability to provide work direction.
• Ability to act with professionalism tact and diplomacy.

• Vocational training.
• Experience training employees.

Compensation and Benefits

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company team and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO) 10 paid holidays annually paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave) accident and life insurance and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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