Job Summary:

The Team Lead is a regular full-time employee within the department (operating machinery and equipment) with additional duties to assist the Department Supervisor. This position will provide basic oversight and assistance for the assigned department and the employees during times when the supervisor is unavailable and/or during off-shift times. Team Lead will ensure daily work instruction adherence, and provide general direction to employees as well as oversee and ensure timely and complete execution of on-the-job-training. Team Lead will assess and handle emergencies within their scope of responsibility and assign work to other employees within the assigned team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

"E"ssential

"S"econdary

% of Time

Description

E

35%

Provide basic direction and feedback to the assigned department employees. Duties may include:

Ø Ensure safety and report any incidents

Ø Ensure the timely completion of OJT checklists for all employees

Ø Inspect/Monitor production of work ensuring materials and finished goods meet established quality standards

Ø Shift employees as necessary to meet production schedules

Ø Inform supervisor if a problems which cannot be resolved

Ø Inform supervisor of any rule violations

Ø Report to Department/Shift Supervisor after every shift

Ø Monitor employee transactions in ERP

Ø Solve problems and support lean initiatives to improve throughput

E

30%

Ensure production meets scheduling requirements (job que's) and operators are working efficiently and in accordance with SOP's.

E

10%

Monitor production of work ensuring materials and finished goods meet established quality standards

E

10%

Perform various Department specific job functions and operate machinery with minimal supervision as outlined in applicable job descriptions and as documented on On-the-Job Training Checklist(s)

E

5%

Work with the department supervisor to coordinate and maintain daily production schedules for work area; ensure all materials are available to meet daily production needs. Insure all materials are issued properly and returned to inventory properly; offloads polymer truck; leaves next shift set-up for success.

E

5%

Ensure safety of work area; ensure employees follow proper safety procedures in the completion of daily tasks including fork lift driving and machine operation; work with department supervisor to conduct safety meetings on a regular basis; ensure clean and organized work areas during and at the end of the shift

E

5%

Communicate problems with equipment to Maintenance so that equipment is fully operational and does not negatively impact the production schedule

100%

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 1+ years of manufacturing experience
• English fluency (read, write, speak); strong communication skills required (written/verbal)
• 12 months forklift experience required
• Bucket truck experience required
• Previous machine operator experience required; prior experience within department required
• Proven ability to multitask in a stressful environment (dirty, confined spaces, strict timelines, etc.), attention to detail, and adapt to changing demands
• Must be safety conscious and carry out work responsibilities in a safe manner
• Must be able to work overtime to meet operational requirements
• Must be familiar with department machinery, equipment and production processes, and Epicor
• Must be able to coordinate people and equipment to meet production goals
• Must be able to recognize potential problems and work toward solutions
• Ability to exercise good judgment when carrying out duties
• Computer literacy (inventory data entry and adjustments, read work orders, email, etc.)
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees while possessing demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Must have basic knowledge of all safety and HR policies

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics below are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

• Manufacturing Environment: This position may operate in a manufacturing setting with conditions of high-pressure air/steam/gas, hazardous gas/chemical fumes, extreme heat and temperature variations, loud noise, exposure to dangerous machinery, dirty work environment and/or exposure to dust (pigment). The position is required to wear PPE including, but not limited to safety glasses, steel toe/composite boots and earplugs.

Physical and Mental Demands:

The demands described are representative but not all inclusive of those demands that must be met by an employee (with or without a reasonable accommodation) to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, using tools, and performing repetitive actions that entail frequent bending, reaching, climbing, stooping, lifting, pounding, pushing and/or pulling. Move throughout the work location to comply with safety requirements.
• Exert up to 70 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move object.
• Manual dexterity to move material and operate equipment.
• Communicate effectively (write, speak) with supervisors and others on performance and safety concerns.
• Adequate hearing ability to receive work instruction and to respond to changes in work environment.
• Attention to detail to complete work assignments.
• Time management to comply with scheduled work time and maintain productivity requirements.
• Ability to understand and abide by safety policies and maintain a safe work environment. Ability to move throughout the work location to comply with safety requirements.

The above are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the job described. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.What we offer you:

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance coverage
• 401k with a company match
• PTO Hours are accrued from Day 1
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for development and internal promotions
• Two minute walk to eco-friendly public transportation from rabbittransit

Sometimes the best jobs get missed because people think they don't have what it takes. At Ecore, we know hard work, reliability, and a good attitude matter most. No matter your background, experience, or where you've come from, if this job sounds like something you'd be proud to do, we're excited to meet you.

Ecore International is an equal opportunity employer. (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS: Ecore International and its subsidiaries participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If, after an applicant has been extended and accepted an offer of employment, the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including withdrawal of the offer of employment or terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, this employer may use E-Verify's photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) photograph.