Foreman / Team Leader

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Job Summary:

The Team Leader will oversee and manage production shift employees and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and quantity standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Trains and manages production employees on the assigned shift/department. Oversee the daily workflow and assignments of the production shift. Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations. Ensure smooth and efficient management of the production process.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Oversees production operations on assigned shift. Prepares work schedules to ensure efficient operations. Maintains knowledge of processes and equipment. Ensures that products are identified, weighed, and warehoused correctly. Troubleshoots issues that arise. Notifies the maintenance department of equipment problems. Ensures that the employees comply with applicable safety regulations, policies and procedures. Ensures paperwork is completed and signed correctly. Reads blueprints, schematics, or similar documentation. Ready to actively support and engage in the production process to ensure seamless operations with a hands-on approach, as needed. Understands and follows Job Safety Analysis for this position. Wears eye protection and any other designated PPE. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production operations and machinery. Excellent supervisory and leadership skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to complete reports and logs and respond to emails. Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics. Basic ability in mathematics, reading, and writing. Must be able to read a tape measure

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of 3 years of experience in team leadership and/or direct supervision of a manufacturing group, preferred.