Molding - Cell Lead - D Shift

Lee's Summit, MO, USA Req #673
October 30, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

Reporting to the Molding Shift Supervisor, the Molding Cell Leader is responsible for coordinating all work processes within the molding cell related to the packing and moving of product in a safe and efficient manner.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

 

Plant and Machine Safety

  • Ensure all [full-time, part-time and agency] team members are trained and performing in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Be involved in the accident/incident program: gather information to assist the Shift Supervisor determine root cause and help implement corrective actions.
  • Correct unsafe acts or conditions, ensuring health & safety policies are followed.

Perform daily-unplanned inspections.  Ensure that inspection is appropriately documented

 

 Ensure the Achievement of Production Targets

·         Assign Packers to position assignments within the cell, working with the other cell leaders and shift-supervisor to ensure that there is appropriate floor coverage.

·         Ensure production quality meets customer standards by confirming that Packers are performing their quality checks.  Also, conduct periodical quality checks at the stacker equipment during the course of the shift.

·         Troubleshoot production & equipment issues, escalating issues that they are unable to resolve.

·         Monitor production levels compared to target levels and escalate to shift-supervisor when targets are not being met.

·         Understand shift performance targets and how they contribute enabling to Molding and Lee’s Summit Operations objectives to be met.

·         Monitor shift performance to ensure targets are being met.

·         Act as Packer relief from time-to-time.

 

Training and performance oversight

·         Identify gaps in team member performance

·         Recommend and plan necessary training to help and develop team member performance.

·         Providing coaching and feedback to reports, both positive and constructive, to help ensure that all team members are operating at an acceptable level

·         Escalate to the Shift Supervisor any performance issues that require disciplinary action

·         Support continuous improvement activities as implemented from time to time

 

 

 

 

 

Manage Shift Personnel

  • Responsible for the leadership of all Packers
  • Ensure that all team members are treated in an equal and fair manner, abiding by the company Standards of Conduct
  • Manage and report absences, overtime, personnel moves and other exceptions to the Shift Supervisor
  • Identify vacancies and manage day to day temporary labor requirements
  • Manage the vacation schedule
  • Manage activities of modified duties personnel on the shift
  • Provide recommendation and input towards the Performance Improvement program including:
  • Dealing with issues and providing timely feedback.
  • Assist Supervisor in coaching and counselling Team Members as appropriate and required.
  • Arrange for Quality Sorting support when requested.
  • Arrange for Packers for the Printing Department when requested.
  • Ensure that each shift you are responsible for is adequately staffed to meet the production requirements.
  • Ensure adherence to standard work and provide timely feedback.
  • Ensure cross-training and back-up support is adequate.
  • Ensure Team Member information is correct and up to date; (address, phone number etc…)
  • Identify and respond to all shop-floor issues arising among team members (i.e. conflicts, insubordination, safety, etc.), escalating any issues that cannot be resolved to the Shift Supervisor.
  • Acknowledge and support team members performing their jobs in a positive fashion.
  • Identify training opportunities; manage the training plan and keep the Training Matrix up to date.
  • Provide Packers with supplies for shift. (Stock room supplies, pens, gloves, etc.)
  • Assist Supervisor with Performance appraisals.

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Administration

  • Scheduling time off (with Shift Supervisor approval) for vacation, sick time, training, etc., for Packers. Ensure that all gaps are properly backfilled.
  • Ensure routine communications sessions take place with the shop floor.
  • Provide Line Inspection forms and ensure that they are filled out correctly on a daily basis.
  • Conduct shift handover meeting to communicate with in coming shift.
  • Attend the production communication meeting when required.

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Other Duties

  • This job description and performance standard document has been prepared as a guide. All responsibilities have not been included, nor could they be. Your Supervisor/Manager may from time to time ask you to perform other related duties not specifically included in this description.
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SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

 

Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience/Field: minimum 5 years’ experience in a fast paced, high volume Lean Manufacturing environment with minimum 2 years in a lead role.

Computer Skills: Good PC skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Physical Requirements:

×           Work exclusively on the plant floor. The facility is air conditioned but there is constant exposure to moving machinery and noise.

×           Work and environment are very repetitious / unchanging.  Noticeable pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy or similar demands.  Challenging situations are probable.

×           Frequent need to give concentrated attention, with one or two senses at a time, where stimuli are changing

×           Responsible for supervising 16 to 21 Packers per shift

×           Must wear protective equipment when required. Protective equipment will be provided by the company

Communication Skills: A skilled influencer with strong ability to positively impact desired behaviors.  Fluent in English with good verbal and written communication skills

Additional Education/Experience/Skills: Ability to effectively coach, positively influence and support Team Members 

 

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THIS POSITION:

 

  • Outstanding interpersonal and people management skills, with strong ability to influence actions without direct reporting authority, is essential to this role.
  • Demonstrated background and experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is a definite asset.
  • Practical thinker and doer with ability to establish trust and influence
  • Demonstrated strong planning and organizational skills.
  • Passionate about manufacturing and committed to establishing and maintaining best practices and instilling  pride in demonstrating positive output  in a safe and productive  workplace.

Other details

  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Job Start Date October 30, 2024
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