Team Leader - IB Finishing - West - 1st shift - Columbus, IN

The team leader monitors and coordinates team activities. Give importance to individual members and the overall team's achievements of established goals. Ensures the teams goals are aligned and represent the company's overall directive. Acts as a liaison between team members and the rest of the organization. Must be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on limited experience, judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Typically reports to a Supervisor and could assumes supervisory duties in their absence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain time and production records
• Responsible for the JD Edwards system
• Read standards
• Check all emergency stop buttons
• Check the set-up
• Assigned work area will be cleaned and kept neat and orderly during every workday
• Will recognize and comply with all safety rules
• Will work overtime as requested by supervisor or scheduled
• Maintain all oil and coolant levels
• Remove chips from clipgroove machine
• Clean out chips from all lathes, empty chip hoppers and scrap
• Complete recuts and repairs
• Floors swept and mopped (within reason)
• Machines wiped down (within reason)
• Ensure machines running at shift change
• Paperwork completed (to include down time)
• Work with Supervisor about assigning cross training team members
• Any other duties assigned by Manager or Supervisor

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND ABILITIES:

• Team Lead experience preferred
• 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent verbal & written communications skills
• Self-starter
• Ability to multitask
• Organizational skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Capable of learning various software
• High School Diploma

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stamina: Ability to handle long hours, especially during critical project phases.
• Energy: Staying focused and productive throughout the day.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Leadership: Strong decision-making, guiding teams, and conflict resolution.
• Problem-solving: Ability to think critically, adapt, and overcome challenges.
• Communication: Clear, concise interaction with team members and stakeholders.
• Stress Management: Remaining calm and focused under pressure.
• Time Management: Prioritizing tasks efficiently and balancing workloads.
• Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and managing your own emotions and those of others.