Team Leader - 3rd Shift

About UFP Technologies :

UFP Technologies is an innovative designer and custom manufacturer of components, subassemblies, products, and packaging primarily for the medical market.

Utilizing highly specialized foams, films and plastics, UFP converts raw materials through laminating, molding, radio frequency welding, and fabricating techniques.

The Company is diversified by also providing highly engineered solutions to customers in the aerospace & defense, automotive, consumer, electronics and industrial markets.

UFP Technologies offers a full benefits package, including but not limited to :

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• 401K with a matching contribution
• Paid time off, paid holidays, employee discounts and much more!

Team Leader Summary :

Team Leaders are working operators responsible for overseeing operators assigned to a production team or work cell and to ensure that production rates and quality standards are met, and delivery commitments are made.

Additional responsibilities include assuring compliance to policies governing the completion of documentation and safety practices within the team, as well as overseeing training and development and initiating continuous improvement activities.

Opening is on 3rd Shift!

Team Leader Duties / Responsibilities :

• Oversees safety protocols in assigned area, as well as proactively asking operators for safety suggestions.
• Completes injury reports when needed, escalating to Safety and Management.
• Oversees daily operations of production line(s) to ensure timely completion of product schedules while maintaining quality standards.
• Monitors and coaches operator's behaviors related to all company policies and procedures.
• Participates in coaching discussions and performance management feedback.
• Mentors and coaches temporary employees, offering feedback, and participates in offer letter meetings.
• Conducts and documents required operator training, ensuring documentation is reported correctly.
• Troubleshoots and corrects operational problems as they occur, submitting help desk tickets in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates competence using Epicor, including creating and closing travelers and identifying and correcting labor transactions.
• Works under general supervision from the Production Supervisor / Manager, supervises the training and work of Machine Operators.
• Assists in production / replaces absent workers when production needs dictate.
• Acts as backup when Supervisor is not available.
• Ensures production data accuracy.
• Leads the 5S initiative in their assigned area, following established guidelines.
• Supports and encourages continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintains area production board.
• Monitors inventory controls.

Team Leader Education and Experience :

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience.
• Ability to use quality measurement devices accurately.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing processes.
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with other departments frequently and effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions regarding schedule changes.
• Bilingual : Spanish strongly preferred.

Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this opportunity. Employment based visa sponsorship (including H01B sponsorship) is not available for this position.

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UFP Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled.