Production Team Lead (up to $29.05) - First Quality Enterprises : Job Details

Our core business philosophy is built on a proud culture driven by safety and quality, respect, humility, integrity, customer focus, and teamwork. With leading edge manufacturing technologies and processes and visionary leadership, First Quality is positioned to continue significant growth in the coming years. We are seeking a Production Team Lead for our business located in Lewistown, PA.

Purpose and role of job:

Production Team Lead is responsible for coordinating the work efforts of team members to achieve and exceed team performance goals that conform to established standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices. In performing these duties, the Team Lead will work as part of their regular operating team while also performing this coordinating function. The Team Lead is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and adjusting all mechanical equipment, machinery and components. On the job training provided.

Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:

Responsible for efficient coordination of operating teams to achieve daily shift goals.

Participate in the development of team improvement plans to achieve higher levels of operation performance.

Take corrective actions, including recommending disciplinary actions, in order to resolve individual team member performance issues.

Establish and maintain mutually supported relationship with other Team Leads, Production Supervisors, and resource support personnel.

Maintain communication with Production Supervisors regarding any information that affects the success of the line.

Provide leadership and develop team members in coordination with the appropriate support function to identify and resolve safety and quality issues, to reduce waste, and to increase equipment efficiencies.

Train and/or direct the efforts of trainers in order to train team members to effectively perform.

Participate in Daily Operations Meetings (DOM) and communicate results and information to team members.

Model high standards of conduct and leadership.

Maintain quality standards and follow all quality procedures.

Assist maintenance, engineering, controls, etc. when working on their line.

Complete and ensure accuracy of shift production reports, Plant Application downtime, maintenance logs, Quality Window, etc.

Leads and helps team in keeping machine and surrounding areas clean at all times.

Performs other duties as necessary when needed or directed to do so.

Education and experience requirements:

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Excellent leadership skills.

Ability to work in and manage a team oriented environment.

Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

High School diploma or equivalent required.

Three years manufacturing experience preferred

One to two years of trade school or college preferred.

Prior computer experience preferred.

Standard knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.

Standard knowledge of product specifications, quality specifications, goals, efficiency, scrap, and production.

Good communication and analytical skills.

Ability to use all measuring tools, micrometers, vernier calipers, etc.

Ability to run the equipment, hand tools, and power tools.

First Quality offers excellent benefits including:

Medical, prescription, vision, and dental insurance that starts day ONE!

On the job training

120 Hours (appx. 3 weeks!) Paid Vacation after two months of employment effective July 2024

PTO - 3 days per year

Quarterly incentives

Tuition assistance

Parental Leave - 6 weeks 100% paid

401k plus employer match up to 4%

Onsite cafeteria

Pay Range:

$21.05-$29.05

$1.50 shift differential for night shift positions

Schedules:

12-hour shifts

Straight night shift

7:00pm-7:00am

Only scheduled to work 15 days a month!

A typical two week schedule is shown below:

Week 1:

Sunday - off

Monday - work

Tuesday - work

Wednesday - off

Thursday - off

Friday - work

Saturday - work

Week 2:

Sunday - work

Monday - off

Tuesday - off

Wednesday - work

Thursday - work

Friday - off

Saturday - off

Disclaimer:

The above information on this job description has been described to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents. Other duties and responsibilities not specifically described may be assigned from time to time, consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities of the incumbent.

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.