The Manufacturing Team Leader is responsible for leading a team for a particular department or group within the Manufacturing organization. The Manufacturing Team Leader performs technical and supervisory tasks as required.

• Work with the Product Line manager and team members to identify and organize the best approach to executing the tasks required.
• Plan, schedule, design and assign work for employees on one major and one or more minor projects simultaneously.
• Assign and monitor daily work schedules. Manage demands.
• Oversee completion of required documentation.
• Provide equipment and supplies as needed to ensure that work progresses in an efficient, safe and orderly manner.
• Perform or schedule and monitor routine preventive maintenance to minimize downtime.
• With the Product Line manager, set annual objectives and perform regular performance appraisals for team members. Provide required training and development.
• Identify process improvement opportunities; implement LEAN principles.
• Use the guiding principles and tools of the Manufacturing System to drive continuous improvement, wherever applicable.

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High school Diploma or GED an 10+ years of relevant experience or BSME BSEE degree.

Previous Experience:

• Minimum 3+ years of lead experience in a manufacturing environment; preferably assembly and testing
• Minimum 10+ years experience in a manufacturing facilitity with welding, hydraulic and electrical testing are part of the assembly and test of the final products