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Tennant Company · 1 day ago

Team Leader - Machining

Louisville, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$50K/yr - $75K/yr

Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry, committed to creating a cleaner and healthier world. As the Brush Team Lead, you will provide direction and guidance to your team while ensuring safe and efficient manufacturing processes.

Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingProduct Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform at two brush manufacturing work cells

Set up and operate machines at a minimum efficiency rate while meeting productivity, quality and safety requirements. Inspect parts for conformance using measuring instruments. (Pull Force gauge, Tuft weight scale)

Perform periodic troubleshooting and adjustment to build a quality part

Focus on safety and ensure all safety devices and procedures are being used within their work area

Required to stand for entire shift

Must be able to follow all listed safety regulations. This includes, but not limited to, wearing safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel toe shoes

Achieves and maintains established quality and efficiency standards

Makes parts uniform to Engineering drawing specifications

Moves raw materials, work in process, and finished goods in and out of work cell

Performs operator level preventative maintenance and lubrication

Performs housekeeping and 5S to keep the department clean, safe and well organized

Understands and identifies continuous improvement activities

Willingness to remain flexible in work schedules including overtime as necessary to meet deadlines

Provide daily work direction and prioritize workload within their function(s)

Responsible for department/shift in absence of supervision

Motivate team members to meet deadlines and productivity goals and addresses performance issues as needed

Lead continuous improvement efforts and Kaizen events

Identify, troubleshoot and resolve bottlenecks, process failures, incomplete procedures, supply chain problems and training deficiencies. Use a data driven problem solving approach to make fact-based decisions

Monitor key metrics to assess safety, quality, engagement, delivery, and cost

Actively engage and collaborate with the team on improvements of safety, quality, delivery and cost

Provide root cause & short-term corrective action for customer service and quality issues

Aid in troubleshooting problems within the function

Ensure the training of associates

Report violations of policies and procedures to supervisor

Attend and actively participate in start of shift meetings daily

Trained in security and emergency response details

Spend 80% of time on the floor and 20% of time behind the computer

Work on floor as assigned

Qualification

CNC machine operationLeadership experienceMicrosoft WindowsProblem solvingTeam motivationContinuous improvementForklift license

Required

Prefer a 2-year degree from an accredited institution

Previous experience in a distribution center/manufacturing environment. Tennant Company experience preferred

Experience leading teams preferred

Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience

Ability to acquire a forklift license

Actively develop leadership skills toward supervision

Ability to solve problems

Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment

Willingness to be flexible with time and adjust to a changing work environment

Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, while maintaining client service orientation

Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information

Consistent attendance either onsite or remotely as needed by the business

Ability to take direction and accept supervision

Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations

Must be flexible with schedule to cover OT and absentee, including weekends if needed

Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or moved up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 30 pounds

Preferred

Experience leading teams preferred

Benefits

Health insurance

401(k)

Disability

Life insurance

Paid time off

Voluntary benefits

Company

Tennant Company

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Tennant Company is a recognized leader of the cleaning industry.

Founded in 1870

Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.tennantrecon.com

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