Description The Department Lead must provide overall leadership in the Manufacturing activities for the areas assigned consistent with the policies and procedures outlined in Leedo's CMS. The Lead will assist the supervisor in driving the Control Management System (CMS) which places controls in Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost and will support Leedo's PERFORM through continuous improvement and process development initiatives.
- Ensure Safety and Housekeeping standards are met on a daily basis as outlined in the department Safety Details
- Ensure department quality standards and inspection frequency are followed on a daily basis as outlined in the Quality Details.
- Ensure department schedules are completed on time per established run rate as outlined in the Delivery Details
- Ensure cooperation with other departments to achieve completion of scheduled assembly
- Manage resources (Labor & Materials) for the most efficient operation as outlined in CMS documentation
- Understand and effectively communicate the roles and responsibilities outline in CMS for every work center in the department, and fill in as required
- Assist supervisor with new-hire/cross-training of CMS documentation and OJT
- Act as the lead for supervisors when he/she is out.
- Ensure metrics for team and individual performance in SQDC are recorded accurately and timely.
- Successfully execute exceptions to production schedules as assigned by department supervisor
- Ensure completion of action items assigned to department employees
- Complete Daily Lead Checklist, CMS documentation, and end of shift communication with management.
- Ensure all PPW issues are collected and submitted to Supervisor according to standard operating procedures
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent and/or relevant work experience.
- Factory environment, possibly including heavy lifting, and areas where eye protection, hearing protection, and respirators are required.
- Must be able to work in extreme cold and heat.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate with peers, direct reports and management.
- Display Leadership Skills.
- Ability to effectively communicate both written and orally.
- Ability to properly communicate expectations and provide direction.
- Display ability to manage time.
- Ability to multi-task when required.
- Understanding of and ability to use PC.
- Must be able to work in extreme cold and heat.
AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Leedo Manufacturing CO., L.P. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, military and veteran status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other legally-protected characteristic; and it will comply with all applicable state, federal, and municipal discrimination laws. No person will be denied employment solely because of a disability, provided that the person can perform the essential functions of the position for which the person has applied, either with or without reasonable accommodations.