Job Description

Reports To: Manufacturing Manager

**Job Purpose: **The Team Lead is ultimately responsible for day-to-day team activities and other duties as required in the department area as well as coordinating a team of Makers to achieve departmental goals.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews job travelers and part drawings to accurately produce parts
• Makes all required quality checks during production to ensure parts are produced to required dimensions and conform to all specifications.
• Completes all job-related paperwork and production reporting to accurately record part quantity and scrap.
• Ensures team members have the appropriate equipment, tools, and material to work on their assigned job
• Audits compliance with standard work instructions and process control plans to ensure production of good parts
• Reviews unplanned scrap with employees and Supervision to identify root cause and implement effective countermeasures.
• Monitor daily production activities regarding quality, safety, and productivity and act when deviations are identified, or intervention is required to achieve the team goals
• Champions the QEK program by actively soliciting suggestions and helping team members implement product and process improvements.
• Champions the team’s safety program and complies with all safety practices and regulations.
• Lead, guide, mentor, and train Makers to ensure quality and timely production to scheduled activities within the department
• In coordination with the Manufacturing Manager and Production Scheduler, monitor and adjust workflow to facilitate timely start and completion of job operations to the ERP system master schedule
• Act as a resource to ensure communication and resolution of technical issues preventing successful execution of production activities as scheduled
• Participate in team efforts to maintain, update, or establish new process controls and procedures to achieve consistent results
• Provide input on Maker’s performance as part of the review and feedback loop and make recommendations on individual skill development plans
• Assist with Continuous Improvement projects and processes such as Kata walks, Quick and Easy Kaizen (QEK) program, scrap reduction, rework elimination, and increased metal removal rates
• Champion the area’s 6S program and audit completion of daily checklists to maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Using formal problem-solving tools, troubleshoot issues in real time and assist Makers with resolution or escalation in a timely manner to maintain productivity
• Coach and develop a team of problem solvers, focusing on prevention over detection
• Demonstrate leadership capabilities and exemplify the company’s core values
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GEDrequired
• Above average experience with standard shop tools and measuring instruments (calipers, micrometers, intra-mics, gauges) required
• Previous experience in a high-mix precision machine shop environment required
• Previous experience setting up and operating Vertical CNC milling machines required
• Previous experience writing and troubleshooting programs in Mastercam preferred
• Lean manufacturing and quality system experience preferred (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485, and AS9100D preferred)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to use material handling equipment, including forklifts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy required and experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) preferred
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• Quality Inspection Experience
• Leadership / People Management
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting Skills
• 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
• CNC Programming
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• AS9100
• ISO 9001 Certification Experience
• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• CAD/CAM Software
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Blueprint Reading
• Basic Computer Skills

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
• Optical Comparator
• CAD Software
• Overhead Crane
• CAM Software
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
• Calipers and Micrometers
• Forklifts