Sensor Production Team Lead - C Shift

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:        

  • Lead associates and provide feedback to managers for evaluations
  • Verify proper start up and shut down of line machinery, under all circumstances (ie normal, emergency, special conditions);
  • Maintain proper machine control settings for area of responsibility;
  • Reaction, investigation, and resolution of all abnormalities in line operations;
  • Establish and/or maintain inventory control;
  • Assignment of daily duties for Associates; evaluate direct reports utilizing established systems;
  • Recognize the need for discipline and assist the Supervisor in disciplinary meetings concerning Associate related issues;
  • Perform appropriate level of maintenance on machines;
  • Monitor area manning and performance to evaluate and manage productivity;
  • Monitor quality of production in order to minimize defects and overall costs;
  • Responsible for meeting KPI goals in assigned area;
  • Adhere to NGK policies and procedures and ensure direct reports are compliant;
  • Participate in Safety related investigations
  • Suggest and participate in continuous improvement opportunities;
  • Maintain required systems within production (TPM, Lean MFG., SPC, Inventory Control etc.)
  • Prompt reporting to Supervisor when production schedules are in danger of not being met;
  • Prompt reporting to Supervisor when product quality is compromised;
  • Interface effectively with other departments, suppliers, and customers;
  • Operate machinery as necessary to meet production needs;
  • Provide departmental training/communication as required;
  • Ensure accurate record keeping in assigned area;
  • Function as a First Responder per the WVSM Manual;
  • Understand/comply with QMS policy/procedures;
  • Understand/comply with EMS policy/procedures;
  • Adhere to safety policy/procedures.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Performance of household duties including 5S;
  • Successful completion of assigned training;
  • Assist in development of effective operating procedures;
  • Prompt reporting of any abnormalities to management;
  • Will perform other duties as assigned by management;
  • Overtime, varying shifts, and weekends often required to meet production needs