Team Leader - West IB Finishing - West - 3rd shift - Columbus, IN

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The team leader monitors and coordinates team activities. Give importance to individual members and the overall team's achievements of established goals. Ensures the teams goals are aligned and represent the company's overall directive. Acts as a liaison between team members and the rest of the organization. Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on limited experience, judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Typically reports to a Supervisor and could assumes supervisory duties in their absence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain time and production records
• Responsible for the JD Edwards system
• Read standards
• Check all emergency stop buttons
• Check the set-up
• Assigned work area will be cleaned and kept neat and orderly during every workday
• Will recognize and comply with all safety rules
• Will work overtime as requested by supervisor or scheduled
• Clean out chips from all lathes, empty chip hoppers and scrap
• Floors swept and mopped (within reason)
• Machines wiped down (within reason)
• Ensure machines running at shift change
• Paperwork completed (to include down time)
• Work with Supervisor about assigning cross training team members
• Any other duties assigned by Manager or Supervisor

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND ABILITIES:

• Team Lead experience preferred
• 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent verbal & written communications skills
• Self-starter
• Ability to multitask
• Organizational skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Capable of learning various software
• High School Diploma

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stamina: Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods.
• Manual Dexterity: Handling tools, equipment, and materials.
• Lifting: Capable of lifting and moving materials (up to 50 lbs).

MENTAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Leadership: Ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Problem-Solving: Addressing production or personnel issues.
• Decision-Making: Making quick, effective choices under pressure.
• Communication: Clear, effective communication with team and management.
• Organization: Managing tasks, schedules, and workflow efficiently.