Job Title:  Team Leader, Production - 2nd Shift, 4-10's Schedule

Position Summary

Our dental segment, HuFriedyGroup, enables dental professionals to reduce risk, improve efficiencies, drive compliance, and enhance patient and staff safety.  At HuFriedyGroup, we are committed to helping dental professionals perfect their craft and deliver the highest level of care to each patient.

The production team leader exists as a support to the manufacturing department and to assist in the supervision of the daily operations of manufacturing to ensure that the safety and manufacturing process and procedures are being adhered to. Area Leads ideally must have comprehensive knowledge with the general operations of the production floor under minimal supervision. Detail-oriented, a fast learner, and an excellent communicator to handle various task and escalate concerns as needed.

Job Details

$1500 Sign on/Stay Bonus (Not applicable to internal applicants)

Schedule: 2nd Shift - 4-10's Schedule -  Monday-Thursday 

3:00 pm - 1:30 am

$1 Shift Differential 

Benefits:

Healthcare, Vision, Dental, Quarterly Bonus, 401K Match, PTO, Company Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement 

Duties

• Maintains a safe, clean, and secure working environment by upholding procedures, rules, and regulations: monitoring all safety and security systems and procedures on a regular basis: advising management of unsafe work practices or conditions. 
• Responsible for ensuring the quality of work completed by monitoring completed work and documented NCR’s. Ensures product is properly processed in a manner to permit accurate tracking and minimal product damage.
• Coordinates with Supervisor/Manager about schedule concerns and requirements. Is responsible that daily task and high priority assignments are properly delegated and completed. 
• Support and coordinates completion and delegation of Visual Management and lean Manufacturing for Production team.
• Supports Supervisor/Manager in developing training process that addresses quality improvements of the manufacturing process and the development of individuals in the production team. Support in the development and effective implementation of work instructions, freely exchange ideas, review shift activities, documentation, and initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Contributes to a team effort by performing, according to guidelines outlined in the STERIS code of Business Conduct, the GMP, Lean Principles and other directives: supports the directives and decisions of higher level management and performs other duties as assigned.
• Support Adherence to ISO procedures, Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPI), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Lean principles.
• Provide feedback for workflow improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including the operation of production equipment as needed to fulfill the customer demand.
• The above statements reflect the primary responsibilities of the position and shall not be considered a thorough description of all duties inherent in the job. Also, and dependent upon location and/or department specific requirements, the team lead may assume some responsibilities of a supervisor, when there is not supervisor on sight or within department.

Education Degree

Required Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years Manufacturing Operations Experience

Preferred Experience

• Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience with increased responsibilities, preferably in a medical device or other regulated industry
• SAP Knowledge 
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing practices

Skills

• Willingly and proactively collaborates with others to achieve operational goals.
• Fully aware of the quality of own work and that of others around you
• Works with energy, passion, and drives towards goals with professionalism and respect; operates in a way that creates an atmosphere of achievement.
• Adheres to all company and departmental safety policies and guidelines.
• Performs daily job duties in a safe manner and keeps their work area clean and always organized.
• Capable of following detailed assembly instructions, both written and verbal.  Complies with policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements per the Quality System.
• Consistent ability to meet production goals for assigned processes while maintaining quality standards for the product.
• Employee workmanship and documentation standards regularly meet all of our quality standards and GMP practices.
• Works well with others in the value stream and offers support when help is needed in a different area.
• Consistently adheres to attendance and punctuality guidelines