Job Summary:

 Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Casting Team Leader assists and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in the Casting cell utilizing wide freedom to act in driving activities to completion by energizing and engaging people in the area. 

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Role model for EHS and Quality performance – and enforces these issues with fellow associates.
• Ensure proper tagging of all product containers and racks.
• Ensure that applicable quality alerts / purges are posted at the casting cell and that direct reports are properly informed.
• Operator casters as needed.
• Closely monitor scrap and rate – instruct operator, correct issue, pull help chain as needed.
• Meet with assigned crew frequently throughout the day to discuss quality issues, productivity objectives, etc.
• Ensure all paperwork is in order (daily inspections, checklists, scrap tracking, downtime tracking, etc.).
• Monitor x-ray throughput and correct issue or pull help chain for issues.
• Communicate with adjacent shift Team Leader to ensure smooth transition and that all issues are addressed.
• Strong working knowledge of the process. 
• Responsible for overseeing training and acknowledgment of training completion of assigned line.
• Work on continuous improvement within assigned area (process flow, efficiency gains, 5S, quality, safety, etc.).
• Ensure proper 5S in assigned areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to read and understand work instructions.
• Must be able to write and complete required paperwork.
• Must have basic math skills - add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Must be knowledgeable of Quality systems.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Must be team-oriented, able to problem-solve and troubleshoot.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Education and Experience:  

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have 6 months experience working in a cell operation or equivalent operation. 

Work Environment:

• The job works in conditions with constant exposure to noise, odors, dust, drafts and chemicals.
• May include seasonally hot and humid conditions for extended periods of time.

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Bending/Twisting 40%
• Standing 100%
• Walking 50%
• Reaching 10%
• Lifting 15%
• Stooping 5%

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

Hourly full-time position with a rotating shift schedule and required availability every other weekend. Overtime may be required based on production needs.