Production Team Lead 2nd Shift

Key Areas of Responsibility (Answerable for the following end results)

• Ensure all department personnel adhere to all safety rules and report unsafe conditions as soon as reasonably possible.
• Train all team members in all aspects of their assignments of being able to fully assemble/build appropriate product from start to finish.
• Conduct random reviews/audits to ensure team members are following standardized operating procedures.
• Communicate changes and/or adjustments to the job functions to all team members.
• Coordinate activities of production personnel operating equipment, including on time shipment of the product.  Be aware of internal and customer banks and truck window times.
• Meet or exceed productivity and quality standards using all resources and support available.
• Communicate with all members of the department, by continually updating them on all information affecting the efficient and safe operations within the work environment.
• Maintain all information as required to populate the production team boards including hourly records of production, scrap, rework and downtime.
• Track training, scrap and safety.
• Accurately and promptly complete all paperwork associated with the position.
• Coordinate production part rework activity, as needed.
• Provide support as needed, and lead the team in a manner that promotes morale, trust and teamwork.
• Ensure employee-training matrix / records are updated and maintained.
• Rework / repair product as necessary before shipment.
• Adhere to all company, state and federal regulations.
• Assist Supervisors and Department Managers as needed.
• Document all activities as required.
• Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety.
• Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management.

Limits Of Authority

• Advise Supervisor of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, employee safety or customer satisfaction results.
• Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems.
• Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or system.
• Initiate, recommend or provide solutions through the appropriate channels and verify implementation.
• Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected.
• Assist in the disposition of product to determine conformance.

Basic Education, Experience and Skills Required

• High school diploma or equivalent is required to be completed within 1 year from the date of promotion.
• Minimum 2 years related experience in automotive / manufacturing environment or leadership role in a business.
• Demonstrated understanding of DC electricity.
• Experience using repair and assembly hand / power tools.
• Launch prototype, fabrication, new program experience preferred.
• Experience with creating / modifying job elements helpful.
• Excellent written, mathematical and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated use of fine motor skills.
• Possess good technical understanding of processes.
• Ability to color and/or appearance test product.
• Demonstrated organizational, leadership and communication skills.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.

Internal Training (Minimum Requirements)

·        Dakkota Orientation

·        Dakkota Vision and Culture

·        Departmental Training

o   Process 06 – Dakkota Production System

o   Process 12 – Preventive, Corrective and Nonconformance Management

o   Clark Broadcast Database Overview

·        Company Training

O   Bos Overview

O   Information Technology

o   Quality Mission Statement

Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements

Normal amount of sitting and standing, average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer

Risks Associated with Job Function

·        None

Travel Requirements

·        None