Team Lead

Team Lead

Work Location & Shifts: 130 West Brook Rd. Winchester, VA

 2nd shift hours 2:30pm to 11:pm

The hourly pay rate for this position is $22.00 with $2.00 shift premium   

This information is specific to Winchester and may not be applicable to other locations.

We heard you knock!

We understand that people are key.  We are a composite of diverse people who come together by showing support and respect to one another. We hold the door open for each other and for new ideas. We continuously strive to improve both our products and our customers’ experiences. This drive leads us to revolutionize the door industry and help people walk through walls. Join us and make an impact each day you work.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership at Tier 1 Meeting ensuring metrics are reviewed; metric misses are addressed with countermeasure, root cause identification, corrective actions, with assigned responsibility and target completion dates and ensure any support required is identified and verified

• Maintain the integrity of Tier 1 and 2 Boards data and information

• Assign process/team members (operators) to daily work assignments and ensure all required training and certification are evaluated and complied with for the assignment

• Attend Tier 2 Meeting escalating issue requiring additional support and communicating the results of the items escalated along with returning any required information to the Tier 1 team area

• Perform regular lean process audits to verify integrity of lean standards

• Maintain housekeeping and safety of the Tier 1 area. Provide training, demonstration and coaching to assigned process/Team on lean tools and methodology

• Assist production Supervisor with assessing team member development needs and developing training plans

• Holds regular engagements and Gemba walks with operators to facilitate achievements of production requirements, consistency and teamwork

• Monitor and ensure a positive work environment for employees

• Ensure that an effective communication system is in place at all levels of the process

• Ensure that roles and expectations are clearly communicated throughout the process team

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment

• Assist operators in the interpretation of procedures, methods and correct use of production equipment to ensure procedures are followed

• Operational direct work as required by the line design and loading

• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to lead others

• Makes effective use of work time

• Demonstrates good judgement in using tools, equipment, etc., when non-standard situation arises.

• Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field

• Ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment

• Solid verbal and written communication skills

• Maintain good attendance and punctuality as defined in attendance policy

• Ability to organize and maintain detailed records

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and have ability to multi-task

• Ability to lift to 50+lbs.

• Highly energized and self-motivated with experience working with teams to implement change

• Ability to multi-task & handle task with competing priorities

• Have the patience, perseverance and passion to drive the lean culture across the plant

• Must be able to must be pass forklift certification

• Ability to lead, influence and motivate a group of peers without direct supervision

• Regular attendance and timeliness is an essential function of the job in order to avoid disruptions in production and customer service

• Follow all operational and safety SOP’s as written

Qualifications

• Preferred High School Diploma or equivalent

• Additional formal education and/or training is a plus

• 5 plus years work experience in a manufacturing environment required

• Working knowledge of and experience of production flow and processes

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop effective teams without direct control

• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English sufficiently to perform the essential functions of the position safely and effectively.

Our Benefits:

•             Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance-effective 1st day of employment

•             Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Benefits

•             Paid Holidays and Vacation - ability to earn additional PTO each month

•             401(k) with Company Match

•             Educational Scholarship Program

•             $250 Referral bonus

Safe Production:

Owens Corning strives to maintain a target 0% safety incident rate. Safe production weaves worker safety with efficient production into our daily operations. We keep safety at utmost importance and want our employees to go home in the same condition as they arrived at work.

Open to extraordinary!