Job Title:  Production Team Lead

Position Summary

Duties

• Manage continuous improvement system and coach/train other employees on system use.

• Coordinate 6S audits and leads the follow-up on the identified improvement opportunities.

• Lead daily management meeting and small Kaizan events as needed. 

• Support and/or maintain training strategies for employees in assigned areas. Acts as a coach/mentor for other team members that are learning how to train.

• Provide direction in the event supervisor is absent.

• Assist other team members in trouble shooting and finding solutions to resolve problems that occur during the manufacturing process.

• Support supervisor by overseeing the schedule, coordinating staffing and owning schedule attainment.

• Oversee raw materials and production supplies and works with the materials department to investigate discrepancies and make the necessary adjustments.

• Responsible for product and information flow throughout the cell/line.

• Perform time studies, using line balancing tools and managing adherence to standard work.

• Work proactively to improve production processes and procedures and can facilitate updates through the change order process.

• Maintain lot traceability, line clearance and verifies batch records to ensure they are correct.

• Ensure all employees are working safely and is responsible for entering First Report of Injury along with supporting the corrective actions.

Education Degree

Required Experience

• Highschool Diploma or GED.

• 5yrs of verifiable experience in an operations environment.

• Ability to read, understand, and carry out written/verbal instructions on performing the job as well as safety procedures. 

  • General proficiencies in Microsoft Office and ERP/WMS preferred.

• Preferred experience is as follows:

  • Experience working in manufacturing/similar systems like SAP.

  • Focus on safety & reporting safety concerns.

  • Experience training or mentoring in a previous role. 

What can STERIS offer you?

• Career progression path within STERIS.

• Competitive pay and bonus opportunity.

• Medical, vision, dental, life insurance, 401(k) with a company match, tuition assistance, and paid vacation time and paid holidays.