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Sportech · 1 month ago

Value Stream Team Leader - 2nd Shift (VS2)

Elk River, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$26.50/hr - $30.50/hr

2+ years exp

Sportech is a rapidly growing company in Elk River, MN, focused on designing, manufacturing, and assembling components for various markets. The Value Stream Team Leader is responsible for overseeing daily operations in the Assembly or Machining department, ensuring safety, quality standards, and effective team management.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesManufacturing

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading, managing and holding staff accountable in Value Stream

Promotes “safety first” mindset across production floor and ensures staff are following safety procedures/guideline

Oversee quality standards and results. Ensure proper procedures are followed

Lead by example and in alignment with company core beliefs and values

Foster an environment of trust, collaboration, accountability and service to our team and community

Expedite, trouble shoot and promptly resolve assembly line/cell or machine issues

Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

Provide exceptional customer service by effectively communicating information with internal and external customers

Utilize process knowledge and tools to drive timely improvement and implement new strategies/process improvements for more efficient and/or cost-effective processes

Ensures production standards are met and reports any issues to Value Stream Supervisor

Performance Management of team to include, but not limited to growing team skills and holding team accountable to business needs

Must be diligent in addressing daily payroll activities including, but not limited to, attendance tracking, time card approval and managing PTO requests

Supports organizational direction and initiatives to meet department goals

Review daily production schedule for the department to plan work and personnel assignments for the shift

Update Daily Job Assignment boards (Magnet Board)

Support culture and maintain a strong focus on housekeeping and 5S within the department

Conduct daily Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings

Collaborates with departments and shifts across organization

Attend L10 department meetings

Ability to efficiently complete standard work daily

Communicate daily during pre-shift meeting important announcements, metrics, and pertinent company communications to team

Attend and run VS production and cell boards. Escalate production and resource constraints as needed

Manage and evaluate direct and temporary employees

Provide direct employees coaching and proper documentation on performance

Document and deliver quarterly and end of year performance reviews

Participate in the requisition and onboarding of new employees

Drive a continuous improvement culture by involving employees in problem solving, decision making and recognizing them for outstanding work during daily pre-shift communication meetings and ongoing developmental 1:1’s

Partner with HR to ensure proper procedures are being followed

Perform other related duties as needed

Qualification

EpicorTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingWord & ExcelSafety ProceduresContinuous ImprovementAssembler ExperienceHigh School DiplomaInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent required

2 + years experience leading small teams

Reliable, organized and motivated self-starter with strong problem solving skills

Willingness to move between buildings and shifts within company to support personal development and business needs

High level of emotional intelligence including interpersonal communication skills and ability to work with a team

Strong understanding of Epicor, Word & Excel

Ability to safely perform job functions in various working conditions

Ability to understand and follow instructions using the English language

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a consistent basis

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull on a continuous and repetitive basis

Ability to stand for up to 12 hours

Excellent hand/eye coordination

Demonstrated ability to effectively use power tools

Good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina

Ability to consistently wear personal protective equipment

Ability to work in production facility with fluctuating temperatures and humidity levels

Preferred

Associate's Degree in related field preferred

Experience as a complex assembler or machine operator with excellent interpersonal and communication skills preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plan options, including flexible spending accounts (HSA, FSA, and DCA)

Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Basic life insurance and voluntary life insurance

Hospital indemnity plans, pet insurance, and legal/identity theft services

401k plan with up to a 4% employer match

Paid company holidays, paid vacation, and paid volunteer time

Sportech Learning Academy (SLA) with courses offered onsite quarterly, focusing on personal and professional growth and development for employees, and tuition reimbursement options for courses completed outside of Sportech