Production Team Lead - 3rd Shift

Job Description: 

• Reviews customer orders for changes and adjust scheduling of Operators to meet production needs  

• Monitor production to ensure deliveries will be on time. Escalate delivery concerns to Production Supervisor and or Production Manager  

• Directs activities on the production floor with Operators   

• Ensure that Operators have what is needed in order to perform their duties.  Such as, components, tools, and packaging  

• Monitor inventories of finished goods and components as required and informs the proper personnel of shortages that will interfere with production and or meeting customer orders  

• Verify production paperwork at each station for accuracy on a daily basis  

• Responsible for assisting in continuous improvement activities on production floor  

• Implementation of corrective action and follow-up  

• Continuous improvement plans and audits of systems.   

• Ability to lead, motivate and develop team members.  Ensures that Operators receive training, new and on-going  

• Consults with operators and provide management with updates when machine goals are not being met  

• Any and all tasks as assigned 

• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification is required for this position; training will be provided. Medical exceptions may be considered where appropriate. 

Qualifications: 
 

•    High school diploma or GED required 
•    3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment. 
•    Must possess ability to mentor and coach employees 
•    Proficient verbal and written communications skills, along with good organizational skills required 
•    Must have a basic knowledge of a machine operation  
•    Motivated to grow and develop skills for advancement 
•    Proficient computer skills – MS Office and IMES 
•    Must be able to work flexible schedule of overtime and some weekends 
  

Additional information 

Physical Demands: 
•    Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. 
•    Experience driving/operating a forklift a plus 
•    Must be able to push, pull, lift, bend, reach, stoop, kneel and stand the majority of a full  shift.
  

ITW offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including competitively priced medical and dental coverage the first of the month following hire, free life insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and immediate 401k matching. Additional retirement savings contribution (above and beyond 401k) is awarded at no cost after one year. 
  
ITW Smart Components NA is an equal opportunity, equal employment, affirmative action employer. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is welcome to contribute their unique talents and ideas.  We encourage applications from females, males, disabled/protected or other veterans, persons with disabilities, all races and ethnicities, sexual orientations and gender identities.  Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable persons with disabilities to apply and to perform the essential job functions.    

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.  

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.