Finishing Crew Leader

Position Description

• The incumbent will have responsibility for safety, housekeeping, quality and production on a shift for an assigned area of the plant. This includes environmental health & safety (EHS), employee motivation, training, equipment needs, employee scheduling, continuous improvement and productivity issues.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manage, lead, and be accountable for crew environmental, health, and safety performance and practices.
• Monitor production and information flow paths and production rates to ensure objectives are being met.
• Demonstrate commitment to servicing the customer. Work with internal and external (when applicable) customers and suppliers to communicate expectations and priorities.
• Set, communicate and implement priorities in alignment with the business case of Tennessee Operations, the location, and the department of responsibility.
• Maintain all quality, process management and production standards.
• Plan, manage, and execute departmental operating plans and tactical operations, including scheduling, crew assignments, and overtime.
• Exhibit leadership and ownership of lean manufacturing (ABS).
• Exhibit strong leadership abilities, coach employees and recommend improvement plans.
• Lead and engage hourly teams in process improvement and problem solving activities. Lead/Facilitate Root Cause Analysis.
• Resolve conflict; coach and counsel employees.
• Facilitate shift meetings, engaging employees in all aspects of the business case.
• Develop and execute 90 day A3’s demonstrating ABS Thinking.
• Develop, share and implement best practices throughout team.
• Effectively and consistently enforce workplace rules, policies, procedures, and labor agreement (if applicable).
• Develop, implement, and maintain current standard work for subordinates and leaders.
• Complete Leaders Standard Work and review with immediate supervisor.
• Other duties as needed to meet business objectives.
• Must be able to work rotating shift.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 years of supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a technical discipline.
• Supervisory experience in a union environment.
• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ABS or Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Strong problem solving and communication skills in order to communicate with all levels of the organization required.
• Good computer skills including use of Microsoft Office.
• Requires a progressive thinker who can initiate change.