Overview
The Welder – Team Lead will report directly the to Value Stream Supervisor. This position is responsible for the manufacturing cell(s), ensuring that the production schedule is followed, and confirming the key objectives are achieved, while continually improving performance, safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
This is a new, start-up organization and product line for Crane. It will be launched at one of our established production site in Cincinnati, OH, then transferred to the newly renovated Conroe, TX site. Thus, the expectation for the person hired will be to start in Cincinnati then move back to Conroe permanently in 4 to 6 months. Your travel and accommodations will be covered during this time.
Principle Duties (includes, but may not be limited to):
Maintain a clean and safe working environment by ensuring the workplace is consistent with 5S and Crane health and safety policy. (filling out all charts and records)
Ensure product quality through rigid adherence to procedures, blueprints and specifications
Adequate training implementation
Strict product auditing
Properly maintained tools and equipment
Drive improved product quality through data capture, analysis and effective corrective action.
Responsible for the training of new employees and continued development training of experienced employees. Includes, but not limited to:
Ensure Safety of welders
Quality processes and checks and adherence to ISO procedures
Labor reporting
Inventory transactions
Maintain employee skills matrices to maximize flexibility and identify training needs.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts and lead projects for continuous improvement (OpEx and Kaizen events).
Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Cell aimed towards reducing manufacturing costs while improving product quality.
Ensure the cell has sufficient capacity to achieve established targets and planned requirements.
Perform direct labor as needed (i.e. running a machine, inspection, testing, etc…)
Maximize stock accuracy by ensuring correct and timely inventory transactions, as well as regular cycle counts. This includes production supplies.
Ensure all manufacturing documentation including product parts list information and build instructions are accurate and complete.
Lead the Cell:
Set Individual Goals and Objectives
Allocation and monitoring of workload
Resolve minor performance issues and conflicts
Lead daily meetings with each shift
Communicate effectively with department employees, management, engineering, and maintenance.
Follow the schedule as posted by the Production Scheduler.
Work closely with the Production Scheduler to discuss any issues/concerns that may affect the schedule.
Must perform all other duties and responsibilities as determined by supervision/management.
Coordinate with Maintenance to perform routine equipment TPM/PM’s.
Fill out and maintain SQDC/production boards.
Participate in Annual Performance Reviews of employees in Dept.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE :
High School Diploma required, Associate’s Degree in a technical field preferred.
Two to four years of verifiable manufacturing experience required.
Previous team or group leader experience in manufacturing preferred.
Knowledge/experience of world class manufacturing and Lean techniques through the use of Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen events, 5S, Kanban (Material Replenishment System), Cellular Manufacturing and JIT systems preferred.