Location: all cities,WI, USA
JOB SUMMARY
Support work cells with Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost initiatives. This is an opportunity to work first shift (7:00am-3:00pm) at our Hobbs facility.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Accountable for safety and performance of entire cell. Proactively identifies and supports removal of obstacles that inhibit the success of other team members. Takes ownership of team performance and drives safety initiatives.
* Plan/schedule dispatched work through cell for optimum customer service and profitability through visual management tools and production planning schedule.
* Record department metrics, according to the schedule, report out daily at 360 board walk and be able to identify gaps between performance and targets and support root cause analysis and corrective/preventative action implementation
* Be able to work with manufacturing/design engineers on a regular basis for design/process improvements (help maintain accurate routings/BOMs).
* Take direction from supervisor/manager as needed.
* Support candidate screening and onboarding process providing input to hiring manager
* Mentor new employees in cell, providing feedback for performance during training, documenting progress, and striving for high retention rate.
* Have an understanding of equipment/processes used in cell.
* Drive continuous improvement within the cell to maximize safety, quality, delivery, and productivity. Lead by example.
* Embrace Lean principles and 5-S methodologies through Pathway to Excellence initiatives.
* Be a go-to person to help troubleshoot problems within the cell.
* Identify resource imbalances within the cell and work with other leads and supervisors to move operators where needed.
* Make judgment calls on issues to maintain quality and productivity.
* Responsible for successful hand offs between shifts including scheduled work, quality concerns, resource needs, and any other general communication as needed.
* Other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
* Must be able to troubleshoot and use appropriate resources to solve problems.
* Maintain patience and positive attitude.
* Must be able to multi-task.
* Willingness to prioritize success of team over individual performance
* Ability to communicate well with others and work in a team setting, building cross shift unity.
* Assist in creation, execution, and revision of standard work.
* Strong organization and delegation skills.
* Must be well versed in measuring equipment used within cells.
* Must have strong computer skills and be able to use, or learn, the manufacturing segment of the SAP system, Power BI reports, Power Apps, Outlook, and Teams.
* Ability to set up, adjust, and operate machine tools within the cell, to produce various parts within specifications from blueprints.
* Must be able to read and understand basic manufacturing mechanical blueprints, and have good basic math skills in addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
* Commitment to ongoing learning to be successful in the Team Lead role via training sessions, linked in learning, or other sources as identified.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* A high school diploma or equivalent preferred
* 1-3 years' relevant experience; varies based on skillset of individual.
* Performance and attendance record in good standing
* Experience with Lean/Continuous Improvement preferred
COMPETENCIES
Aligning Performance for Success
Focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.
Building a Successful Team
Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals.
Building Trust
Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.
Coaching and Developing Others
Providing feedback, instruction, and development guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and responsibilities.
Communication
Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others' thoughts and actions. Engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
Continuous Improvement
Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities; generating ideas, and implementing solutions.
Continuous Learning
Actively identifying new ideas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
Customer Focus
Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers' and own organization's needs.
Delegating Responsibility
Allocating decision-making authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate others to maximize the organization's and individuals' effectiveness.
Facilitating Change
Encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace.
Gaining Commitment
Using appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas and plans; modifying one's own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.
Planning and Organizing
Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Specific PPE is required within the cell.
SPX FLOW VALUES
SPX FLOW employees are expected to behave in accordance with our company values as outlined below.
QUALITY
Quality encompasses all aspects of SPX FLOW's business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to products, processes, and the quality systems. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.
DISCLAIMER
SPX FLOW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.