Job Details

• Drive troubleshooting and problem solving activities within a dedicated production area when target performance is not achieved.
• Proactively facilitate continuous improvement activities.
• Cooperate with cross-functional team members to make improvements as needed.
• Measure, chart and monitor predefined performance metrics.
• Coordinate on-time production start-up and monitor Kanban for respective production area.
• Ensure smooth hand-off to the next shift by communicating production levels and issues.
• Regularly monitor and audit compliance with standardized work, escalating identified issues and retraining associates on the correct processes.
• Monitor adherence to 5S and drive improvement efforts.
• Develop and share A3 problem solving stories within and across facilities. 
• Adopt and implement best practices (A3's).
• Perform on-the-job training and cross-training of associates as needed.
• Help teach and develop team members in lean manufacturing principles and capabilities.
• Answer associate questions and foster a positive team oriented environment.
• Help manage staffing assignments and schedules including job rotation and overtime.
• Escalate labor shortages to Production Leader and cover absenteeism by operating equipment, as needed.
• Provide Production Leader with input into the performance of team members as requested.
• Serve as temporary Back-Up Leader to cover absences of Production Leader. 
• Perform and demonstrate production and/or assembly of parts in a safe manner adhering to all Safety policies.
• If trained as a first responder, provide injury related response as necessary.
• Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.

*Multiple positions available