Team Leader, Production

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for the manufacturing of innovative infection prevention products in a production or clean room environment following all applicable policies, processes and procedures.

Shift: 3:15 - 1:45am central Monday - Thursday + overtime as business requires 

Location: 14905 28th Ave North Plymouth, MN

Pay: $23hr - $27hr + $1.50 shift differential & bonus

What You'll Do:

• Manage the continuous improvement system and coaches/mentors other employees on the use of the system.
• Coordinate 6S audits and leads the follow-up on the identified improvement opportunities.
• Assemble paretos from the data gathered through the Daily Management Meetings and leads/facilitates small Kaizen events targeted at improving the highlighted opportunities.
• Cross train and master most, if not all, processes in the area.
• Ability to step in to most positions to fill in for an absent member of the team.
• Apply problem solving tools to assist other team members in trouble shooting and finding solutions to resolve problems that occur during the manufacturing process.
• 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.
• Interact proficiently with most or all electronic systems used in operations.
• Support and/or maintains the training strategy for their area.
• Master the training methodology and can step in as needed to support training.
• Acts as a coach/mentor for other team members that are learning how to train.
• Support the 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, understands how to manage the constraint.
• Perform time studies, using line balancing tools and managing adherence to standard work.
• Provide work direction to production associates in the absence of a supervisor.  Runs the daily management meeting and understands when/how to escalate production impacting events.
• Lead by example, reinforces accountability and is comfortable with conflict resolution.
• Support the supervisor by providing input on personnel needs, for example, staffing requirements and overtime.
• Provide input to supervisor on individual performance reviews
• Ensure all employees are working safely and is responsible for entering First Report of Injury along with supporting the corrective actions.
• Willingly and proactively collaborates with others to achieve operational goals.

Skills, Abilities, and Experience:

Required:

• Highschool diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• 5 (five) years of work experience in an operations/production environment.
• Experience performing time studies, using line balancing tools and managing adherence to standard work.
• Ability to read, understand, and carry out written and verbal instructions on performing the job as well as safety procedures.
• 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 organized at all times.
• Capable of following detailed assembly instructions, both written and verbal.
• Complies with policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements per the Quality System.
• Performs any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor or Lead.
• 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.

Preferred:

• Experience working in chemical manufacturing or a chemical environment.
• Professional leadership experience in a related field.
• Previous work expereince using SAP.
• Familiarity with reading and reviewing batch records and conducting quality reviews. 
• Work experience in and/or leading diverse teams.

Other:

• Safety semsitive position.
• Lifting 25-50 lbs occasionally.
• Bending 30% of the time.
• Walking 50% of the time.
• Standing, sitting, typing, hand manipulation 100% of the time.
• Up to 100% sitting, standing and walking in an 8-hour workday, more if working overtime.
• Ability to continuously wear personal protective equipment and/or clean room attire.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to operate power tools/equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to work with or around chemicals.

What STERIS Offers:

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long/Short Term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Maternity & Paternal Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career