Job Description for: Team Lead-Stamping
Purpose of Job:
This position reports to the Team Supervisor-Stamping and Shift Manager-Stamping and is responsible for effectively overseeing all daily operations of the stamping group, and keeping the jobs running as productively as possible.
Minimum level of education / training required/certificates/licenses:
This position requires a General Educational Diploma (GED) or High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma.
Minimum experience required:
Must be able to, competently, perform all the duties of a Stamping Operator.
Essential Responsibilities:
1. Knows how to run all jobs in the team accurately.
2. Maintains adequate quality in the team and knows how to inspect parts per the Process Quality Control Table (PQCT, a.k.a. checksheet), and can assist/train operators in these tasks.
3. Successfully assists and performs job set-ups in the team.
4. Competently assists operators in running and setting up jobs in the team.
5. Accurately trains operators in the process of running jobs in the team.
6. Ability to successfully troubleshoot basic problems with jobs in the team.
7. Knows how to accurately check and adjust all safety devices, and die protection devices in the team.
8. Willingly assist in hanging coils, starting strips, changing crates, etc.
9. Is responsible for seeing that all documentation for the team is done in a timely manner. (Work center logs, PQCT’s, layered audits, etc.)
10. Adequately assists tool room when possible.
11. Safely operates a forklift to assist forklift drivers when possible.
12. Assures that all required processes are properly followed in the team
13. Follows and enforces defined rules and regulations accurately as specified in the employee manual.
14. Actively participates in group problem solving meetings, daily shift change meetings, and weekly team lead meetings
15. Maintains regular interaction with quality and tooling associates, to help in communication of daily operations.
16. Knows process flow and assures that all required processes are properly followed in the group.
17. Adequately schedules associates in the group to satisfy production needs.
18. Responsible for thorough housekeeping and safety in the team
19. Effectively understands all equipment in the team.
20. Competently assists associates on all day to day production problems.
21. Ensures all parts are properly contained and in the correct containers.
22. Successfully reviews weekly efficiency reports, determines reasons for problems, and implements and tracks improvements.
23. Oversees the team hold area and is responsible to competently train operators on a job by job basis on sort/rework procedures. Ensures that the hold tag copies are used adequately.
24. Based on company needs a flexible work schedule and/or overtime is needed.
Tools and Equipment Used:
1. Forklift
2. Various hand tools
3. Basic inspection tools
4. Crane
5. Computer
6. Email
7. PLEX
8. Plasma cutter
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position supervises operators, inspectors, and forklift drivers in their group.
Work Ethic Responsibilities:
ETHICS: Enthusiasm, Teamwork, Honesty, Integrity, Character and Self-Motivated
Absenteeism/tardiness: Is conscientious in being at work when scheduled and on time.
Productivity: Perform the highest possible amount of quality work in the least or standard amount of time. Follow documented processes and procedures.
Quality: Do good quality work the first time, avoiding rework. Make good quality decisions as it relates to the job functions. Exhibit problem solving skills.
Safety: Be knowledgeable of and adhere to all safety rules and regulations. Always be conscious of the safety implications of one's actions; consistently observe safety regulations and wear required safety equipment. Do not jeopardize one's own safety or others in any way. Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in all designated areas assigned by the company. Immediately report all near misses, safety concerns and accidents. Safely and efficiently use any assigned equipment.
Lean: Participate in and support lean manufacturing programs and principles with a focus to reduce costs with quality product such as Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Suggestion System, etc. Actively participate in Continuous Improvement to continually strive to improve our processes and procedures. Adhere to 5S: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain.
Environmental: Employee is responsible for complying and supporting any environmental policies and programs put in place by Batesville Tool and Die, Inc. (BTD). Employee may not bring any environmentally hazardous substances or compounds into BTD and is always conscious of the impact on the environment. Support and adhere to Technical Specification (TS) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) activities and procedures.
Other: Perform any other duties as assigned with enthusiasm and without complaint.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is continually required to work around machinery. The employee is frequently required to push or pull pry bars or wrenches. Work inside bolster ram area of presses, and drive a forklift. The employee will also be required to frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Please note that these physical demands are based on a typical work day. Physical demands may vary based on the task assigned that day.
Environmental Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to loud conditions and moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to hot/humid conditions.
These environmental conditions are based on a typical work day. Conditions may vary based on the task assigned that day.
Travel
Occasional domestic travel may be required for this position.
Protective clothing/equipment required:
1. Safety glasses
2. Sturdy leather shoe/boot or steel toed tennis shoe
3. Hearing Protection
4. Gloves when handling parts or material