Production Team Leader -12 Hour Shift

Position: Team Lead

Location :Arlington, TX

Summary of Job

Under the direction of Production Supervisor, the Team Lead oversees Packers and temporary employees to ensure the quality and production of mailers across multiple production lines. Meet customer specifications and delivery requirements as well as company standards for quality performance and operation in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Will also be Responsible for maintaining continuous product quality during production and guide workflow by monitoring packaging work force's quality inspections and packaging process. Performs quality inspections at regularly prescribed intervals and documents accordingly across multiple production lines. Helps employees in the department perform their duties correctly. Helps converting team operate at or above designated run speeds.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Lead team of Packers for multiple production lines by monitoring performance and providing direction. Ensure SOPs are followed during production process.
• Ensure correct packaging components are in place and for each varying job order.
• Responsible for maintaining integrity of SAP inventory management system and that finished good load flags are placed correctly.
• Monitor jobs, including packaging, for defects and inaccuracies per TMS quality standards; correct and report any non-conformities and initiate hold procedure when needed.
• Ensure Packer rotations and breaks per company policies.
• Work with Production Supervisor to determine manning schedules and overtime allocations.

• Accurately update the upcoming shift to ensure a smooth shift handoff; communicate regularly with staff to minimize delays.

• Manage and maintain the timecards for temporary workers.
• Perform and document hourly inspections and run profile retain samples per Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
• Monitor mailer production, including packaging, for defects and inaccuracies per quality standards; correct and report any non-conformities and initiate hold procedure when needed.
• Train Packers on Quality Assurance (QA) SOP; regularly conduct audits to ensure quality inspections are being performed.
• Work with Packaging Coordinators and Operations to resolve issues per QA SOP.
• Communicate effectively with upcoming shift to ensure smooth handoff; keep open dialogue with staff to minimize delays.
• Perform 6S and SOP audits regularly as required.
• Help to identify raw material defects, captures relevant information (lot codes, samples, etc.) and forward to Quality Manager.

Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment
• Inside work
• Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit
• Humidity may exceed 80%
• Noise may exceed 85dB+

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to X lbs)
• Occasional typing/keyboarding/preparing documents, voice- assisted as needed

Position Type

• Full time
• Shift work (specify hours/shift)
• Overtime expected per business demand

Education and Experience

• High school education or equivalent technical school preferred
• 3 to 5 years' experience in a Manufacturing environment preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

• Must be able to communicate verbally in English (Spanish bilingual preferred)

• Strong organizational skills: ability to delegate, plan, and schedule accordingly.

• Must be flexible with work scheduling as well as overtime.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to understand detailed written and/or oral instructions including basic mathematical skills

• Ability to read a ruler, scale, and micrometer.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality.
• Overtime as needed daily, or weekends based upon business needs.

• Working Conditions: Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; ability to bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 40 pounds and endure elevated temperature levels

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