Molding - Cell Lead - D Shift

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.

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

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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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:

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 

• 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.