Internal Only Kansas Team Lead

This is a day shift position. This job closes 11/20.

US Synthetic, a company has an immediate need for a Team Lead for the Cutting Tools division located in Orem, UT. The Team Lead will provide day-to-day supervision and leadership to achieve production output. Plan and assign work, implement policies and procedures, increase team members’ skills and capabilities and recommend improvements in production methods, training methods, equipment operation procedures and working conditions. Oversee and train all operators and step in to assist production when needed.

What’s in it For You:
•    The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
•    The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
•    Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture, and empowers its employees through continuous improvement
•    Comprehensive benefits package starting at day 1 of employment – medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, and more!

What You Will Do:
•    Respond to production interruptions (Andon) dealing with quality, cost, safety, delivery and people
•    Conduct shift start-up/huddles/end of shift meetings using production boards
•    Update and manage production boards hourly/daily
•    Facilitate and encourage team to submit and implement continuous improvement ideas per company standard 
•    Create and manage manpower plans, filling in where needed for absent crew members or per production demands (50% VCW)
•    Manage training folder: ensure training materials (i.e. Critical Knowledge, Job Breakdown Sheets) are up to date and train team members accordingly
•    Ensure team members are following training materials through daily audits
•    Oversee all production on shift
•    Coach and develop all team members and teach and apply Lean principles
•    Update daily Key Performance Indicators and Lead Indicator Metrics
o    Assigned one or more KPI to manage and track
o    Responsible to ensure production teams reach the assigned KPI goals as a cell and a factory
o    Report out to Supervisor and rest of factory leadership to review status of assigned KPIs and develop strategies to reach goals
•    Follow and update daily Standard Work
•    Perform Safety, 5S and Quality audits daily
•    Participate in Tier meetings with Factory Manager daily; participate in KPI meetings 
•    Work extra hours and some Saturdays as needed
•    Participate in PDCAs and Kaizens (i.e.Report out during kaizen fair) 
•    Manage internal inventory levels through Kanban
•    Participate in and conduct monthly one-on-ones
•    Report out to Factory Manager daily and develop shift strategies to reach goals.
•    Follow all company policies (Attendance, No Tobacco Products on Campus, Illegal Drug & Alcohol, Family Medical Leave Act, Personal Appearance, Personal Electronic Devices, Vacation & Personal Time, etc.)
•    Administrative duties
•    Culture enabler
•    Strategy deployment
•    Keep self and team accountable
•    Expand time to look over two shifts (when two shift are open in the area)

Minimum Qualifications:
•    High school diploma/GED is required
•    One year or more of experience
•    Immigration sponsorship not available for this role

Physical Demands:

•    Stand for long periods of time up to 8 hours 
•    Lifting, kneeling, squatting and twisting
•    Occasionally lift/ move up to 50 lbs. 
•    Use of Safety Equipment (Face shield, Steel-toed boots, Latex/nitrile gloves, Safety glasses, Hearing protection, Respirator)

Preferred Qualifications:  
•    Computer skills (Power Point, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Leading 2 Lean preferred) 
•    Kaizen experience
•    Ability to maintain safe work environments
•    Ability to lead people and obtain results through others
•    Ability to conduct coaching and counseling sessions
•    Attention to detail 
•    Ability to perform problem analysis and resolution
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities 
•    Ability to set up, operate, and trouble shoot all machinery in the Cutting Tools and Daimond Nozzle businesses
•    Strong team player
•    Six Sigma (Yellow Belt preferred)
•    Knowledge of the PDCA method
•    Experience with Lean Manufacturing