Team Leader
Stackpole International, Canada
Job Description
Are you looking to apply your skills with a company that has a long track record of growth and success? Stackpole International designs and delivers solutions for customers around the globe. We combine world-leading expertise in fluid power systems and powder metal technology with world-class product and process engineering to solve our customers’ must difficult challenges. We have earned their trust by honoring our commitments.
About Us
Stackpole International designs and delivers innovative, highly engineered fluid power systems and powder metal technology solutions for customers across the globe. As a proud part of the Johnson Electric Group, a corporate citizen, and an employer with a global reach, we strive for integrity in all we do. Our strength stems from a culture designed to ensure that our most important assetour people flourish. We are a team united in our drive to make customers successful, attract and empower others, reach higher, be sustainable, lead by example, and excel in the execution of practical solutions. We offer the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, competitive pay and benefits, and continuous improvement of our processes and products.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
As a member of the Production team, the Team Leader reports to the Production Supervisors. The Team Leader must administer, coordinate and maintain a specific cell production operation while maintaining a safe work environment for employees.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure that the cell process is carried out by Machine Operators according to Standard Work Instructions and Process Documentation.
- Ensure Machine Operators work in accordance with all safety and environmental policies, procedures and rules amp; report all unsafe work practices.
- Assist implementing Productivity, Quality, safety and environmental initiatives within work cell
- Collect data and update production-monitoring board to report out at daily production meeting.
- Monitor quality of incoming parts and ensure parts conform to all requirements for next internal/external customer. Verify Quality amp; SPC checks for accuracy and reaction to out of control conditions.
- Train amp; certify Machine Operators.
- Report and resolve non-conformance immediately along with Supervisor/Area Manager and QA.
- Ensure daily production targets are met as per customer requirement. Trouble-shoot amp; implement corrective measures when targets are not met.
- Perform daily inventory, identify amp; communicate issues that can affect daily production or shipments.
- Maintain and facilitate 5S amp; TPM/PM activities and routine management audits in cell.
- Communicate to appropriate support items such as Quality, Maintenance and Manpower issues
- Assist engineering in new product trial and process development when required.
- Maintain daily communication with other Team Leaders to maintain uninterrupted production flow.
- Perform operational duties as required.
- Adheres and supports Stackpole’s Safety and Environmental policies and practices.
- Ensure the requirements of the Quality Management System, IATF 16949 and ISO 45001 are conformed to.
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE:
Qualifications:
- Grade 12 diploma or equivalent is required
Technical amp; Skill Requirements:
- Positive attitude and passion to exceed all quality and quantity specifications.
- Demonstrated acceptable level of Computer, English and Mathematical skills.
- Demonstrated acceptable level of safety, attendance, quality amp; production.
- Endurance, flexibility and energy level must be high.
- Able to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, at all levels of the organization.
- High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation.
WORK ENVIRONMENT (including Physical Demands):
- Manufacturing environment with limited climate control
- Standing and walking for long periods of time
Language Skills: Proficient in English (both spoken and written)
Mathematical Skills: Proficient in Math
Accommodation is available upon request for all applicants pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and Stackpole’s Accessibility for Ontarians Policy. If an applicant requests accommodation, Stackpole will consult with the applicant and provide or arrange for the provision of a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified applicants to apply.