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Team Leader - Production

Adams Thermal Systems

Canton, SD

Posted/Updated: Today

Job Description
Job Summary:

Responsible to assist the Production Supervisor and/or Operations Manager in the daily operations of their respective departments; and to work in the departments when necessary. Help to assure that a safe, efficient, and quality work environment is implemented and maintained to achieve customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and the prevention of failures.

Responsibilities:
  • Interaction with Supervisors, Managers and co-workers as needed.
  • Ability to work as a team member towards overall Company objectives.
  • Must wear proper PPE equipment in all designated areas.
  • Must be self-motivated and able to work as a member of a team when needed.
  • Daily responsibility to ensure the safe and timely production of scheduled shop orders by effectively utilizing the manufacturing associates, equipment, and material flows.
  • Enforce ATS policies, procedures, and guidelines on the shop floor.
  • Assist the supervisor in the evaluation and discipline of manufacturing associates by applying the ATS employee guidelines.
  • Identify and correct unsafe acts or conditions specifically with respect to primary duties and throughout the facility.
  • Regularly conduct training and line flow meetings with associates and compiles training opportunities. Train associates to QSP’s (Quality System Procedures), work instructions, preventive maintenance, control plans and safety practices.
  • Communicate daily all relevant information to alternate shift Supervisors and Team Leaders.
  • Manage daily the flow of material to/from/within the department through the ‘kitters’ (material handling).
  • Assure the accurate reporting of production information: Production Reports, Scrap, Check Sheets, Down Time Data, Associate Job Transfers, etc.
  • Assists in setting up equipment and assuring quality operations.
  • Enter maintenance work orders in to the MP2 Maintenance Software system and interface with Maintenance personnel to coordinate Maintenance activities with production requirements.
  • Actively participate with the entire Operations Team to support and implement initiatives.
  • Direct manufacturing associates to maintain a clean working environment; assure clean equipment, painted floors/aisles, open aisles, and good housekeeping practices.
  • Assist in Corrective Action Request responses and seeking out root cause solutions.
  • Operates equipment, up to 80% overall, to maintain the flow of work when necessary.
  • Assures that material from ‘controlled stores’ is readily available to the workstations in a timely manner.
  • Assist the Production Supervisor in scheduling PTO to assure that production schedules are met. Review and approve daily attendance records.
  • Act as a certified First Responder when so trained.
  • Apply IAFT-16947 system procedures and assure compliance, act as a Quality System Internal Auditor when so trained.
  • Will be involved in the review process.

Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • 5+ years in a manufacturing environment.
  • 3+ years in a leadership role
  • Knowledge of measuring equipment and the ability to read blueprints.

Preferred Skills and Characteristics
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-starter requiring minimal supervision.


Monday through Thursday 5AM - 3PM. Potential overtime on Fridays.
Adams Thermal Systems
Keith Beachler
47920 5th Street
Canton, SD 57013
6057641207, 605.764.1157