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Job Description
The Welding Team Lead has a critical role overseeing production operations in assigned areas, leading a team of welding personnel, ensuring efficient, safe, high-quality production, and manufacturing processes. This position plays a key role in achieving company goals for productivity, quality, and employee engagement in the manufacturing environment while promoting customer satisfaction through all stages of the process.
What We Offer:
$24 - $34 per hour based on skills and experience. Weekly paycheck. Discretionary, performance-based bonus. Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance; life insurance. 401(k) retirement plan. Paid time off (vacation and holidays). Company-provided apparel; safety footwear and safety glasses reimbursement. Skill development and safety training. • Full-time position: Monday-Thursday 6am - 3:30pm, Friday 6am - 10am
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as Supervisor responsible to train, mentor, and motivate team members to maintain a productive and positive work environment. Train and coach team members on operational and task-specific processes, safety protocols, and proper equipment use; assist with individual skill development. Ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulations; conduct regular checks to maintain a safe workplace and report potential hazards to management. Investigate and report all incidents, accidents, safety and personnel-related issues. Conduct annual performance reviews, address performance issues, help diffuse conflicts, and foster teamwork. Oversee and perform daily production activities, assign individual tasks to team members, and ensure schedules are met to support operational goals and customer expectations. Serve as a primary communication channel for the flow of information from weekly production meetings, daily morning meeting and provide feedback on risks and opportunities from the production staff. Ensure the assigned production areas are clean, organized, and staged with the correct parts, supplies, equipment, and information to complete tasks on time and in order of priority. Streamline operations and improve efficiency by using data to reduce downtime, scrap, and waste. Monitor initial and in-process quality, enforce standards, maintain records, and implement corrective actions to minimize defects and meet all customer requirements. Assist with technical aspects of complex and critical projects. Verify that all parts meet quality standards, specifically when new team members are assigned or new products are manufactured for the first time. Perform root cause analysis with assistance from the Quality Manager when problems arise. Address and resolve minor operational, process, and equipment related issues. Coordinate and / or conduct preventive maintenance on production equipment and escalate needed repairs to management for urgent diagnosis and resolution.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS & SUCCESS FACTORS
Ability to: Constructively and respectfully direct a team toward desired goals with a successful outcome for employees, customers, and the company. Ensure a consistent and efficient flow of quality production materials. Set priority and incremental deadlines for task completion. Effectively communicate expectations and provide clear instructions. Contribute to reduced operational costs and increased efficiency. Ensure production output consistently meets customer specifications. Embrace and encourage company values and a customer-first culture.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / EXPERIENCE / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate or bachelor's degree in manufacturing, engineering, or related field is preferred. 3 to 5 years in a manufacturing or production role, minimum of 1-2 years in a supervisory/team lead role preferred. Demonstrated proficiency and expertise in area of primary responsibility, willing to step-in and perform needed functions when required. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control systems. Ability to read and understand manufacturing blueprints and instructions. Team player with a positive 'can do' approach, and who wants to solve customer's problems. Excellent leadership, communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. Good attitude, Hands on, Organized, Dedicated, Dependable. Effective time management with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Intermediate to advanced computer skills, general office software (MS Excel and Word). EOE, including disability/vets
