OFF SHIFT TEAM LEAD - Superior Tire & Rubber : Job Details

As the Off Shift Lead at Superior Tire & Rubber Corporation, you will be responsible for overseeing manufacturing operations within the facility. This position requires technical expertise in operating manufacturing equipment, leadership skills to guide employees, and a commitment to ensuring quality and efficiency in production processes.

Essential Job Functions:

Operational Leadership:

* Provide coaching and training to team members to enhance their skills and productivity.

* Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment to promote team cohesion and morale.

* Guide employee in performing manufacturing operations.

* Ensure adherence to safety protocols and procedures in all activities.

* Monitor machine performance and address any issues or malfunctions promptly.

* Report incidents and implement preventive measures to avoid recurrence.

Technical Expertise:

* Set up and operate a variety of manufacturing equipment.

* Optimize programs for efficiency and quality, utilizing knowledge of parameters and machine capabilities.

* Perform in-process and final inspections of manufactured components.

* Adjust machine settings to achieve desired specifications and tolerances, as instructed.

* Perform routine entry-level maintenance tasks on machines to ensure optimal performance.

Quality Assurance:

* Inspect parts to verify conformance to specifications.

* Identify and troubleshoot quality issues, adjusting as necessary to maintain product quality.

* Implement quality control measures to minimize defects and rework.

Documentation and Reporting:

* Maintain accurate production records, including production reports, inspection logs, and shift summaries.

* Report on production metrics, including output, scrap rates, downtime, and efficiency.

* Provide daily updates, via shift-to-shift communication tools, to management on production performance, issues, and improvement initiatives.

Continuous Improvement:

* Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements in manufacturing operations.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Communication

* Communicate effectively with management, peers, and team members to convey production goals, priorities, and updates.

* Report on production metrics, including output, efficiency, quality, and safety, to management and stakeholders.

* Communicate all changes in shift-to-shift communication tools.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

* This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the company.

Other Duties:

* Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.