Essential Functions -
• Responsible for the safety of the department employees. Oversee employee-compliance to safety rules and procedures for the department, company, and regulatory agencies such as OSHA.
• Make sure that all employees wear the required Personal Protective Equipment required for the job.
• Ensure that parts being worked are completed in a timely manner.
• Manage the inventory of tools, equipment, materials and supplies for the department.
• Be the primary source to communicate problems experienced to the Finish Room Supervisor.
• Resolve problems and barriers that impede work.
• Follow the daily schedule for grinding stations, machines, and drill presses.
• Notify Supervisor and/or maintenance of any mechanical or safety issues.
• Help out on the grinding lines, lathes, drill presses and forklift, when needed.
• Make sure parts that are being worked are being tracked and recorded by employees – Verify and make employees accountable.
• Perform and assist with general housekeeping and cleaning of work area and department on a daily basis.
• Count production cards and enter production into the computer.
• Place Audit tags on parts that need to be audited.
• Mark castings that need cut (# required and dimensions) and any special information.
• Keep watch of quality of parts that are being worked.
• Parts that have an Audit tag – make sure employees are doing audits – may need to assist and verify. Make sure the Audit tags and magnets get put back on the audit board.
• Ensure Neenah product are put on special Neenah pallets and audited.
• Earn a forklift license and drive forklift safely in performing jobs.
• Keep watch of employees staying busy and working safely.
General Functions –
• Be an example to others both in & outside of the department.
• Train and oversee new employees in department; ensure all employees work as a team. Create and maintain work hardening and training schedule for the department.
• See that all tools equipment, parts, supplies, material, etc. are properly organized, maintained and safeguarded so they remain in good condition.
• Coach and mentor employees in the department in regards to their performance of duties and technical tasks.
• Refer personnel and disciplinary issues to the Supervisor of the department.
• Train and motivate employees to do their jobs safely and effectively.
• Ensures that production processes are carried out as required.
• Reduces scrap and ensures quality in products manufactured.
• Participate in accident/incident investigations for injuries, near-misses, and property damage within 24 hours of the knowledge of an incident when requested.
• Lead stretching activities and provide daily communications to the team at the beginning of the shift.
• Recommend equipment upgrades, replacements and repair as necessary.
• Perform department preventive maintenance tasks as required.
• Communicate information to the Supervisor and Team Lead of the next shift to ensure effective and safe operations, efficient equipment and material usage, and quality assurance.
• Cover for the Supervisor as required due to vacation or absence.
• Mediate problems between employees. Communicate policies, procedures, goals and the mission of the department to department employees when requested.
• Other activities as may be assigned in order to maintain production requirements of the department or plant.
Education Requirements –
• High school diploma or equivalent is required
Skill Requirements –
• One to three years of prior Lead experience strongly preferred
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial setting is required
• Knowledge of tools used in the Finish Room and their applications.
• Read and understand drawings and blueprints.
• Communicate (read, write and speak) in English is required. Ability to communicate in Spanish is desirable.
• Basic computer software experience is required (Work, Excel, PPT, email)
This position is benefits eligible the first of the month following 30 days: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short & long term disability, critical illness insurance, health savings account (HSA), 401K with match, vacation, PTO & 11 paid holidays