Production Team Leader

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.

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Hourly Pay / Shift Schedule

This hourly position will pay $30.00 per hour plus Overtime. The hours for the position is 2nd shift (2PM - 10 : 30PM) with overtime as needed.

Job Purpose

The Production Team Lead will lead one or more production departments to achieve goals for health, safety, environmental compliance, quality, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Must follow all established health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures. Set an example as a role model in the building for working safely and compliantly.
• Must demonstrate integrity while performing duties as per company's Code of Conduct.
• Ensures all work is planned out ahead of time and assigned to employees to maximize productivity.
• Delegate employees to other positions as needed to ensure batches and essential jobs are completed. This is completed while following safety procedures and monitoring the safety actions of subordinates, such as proper PPE, bonding and grounding, etc.
• Ensure batch tickets, fill sheets, shift handover forms, and all other paperwork are completed correctly.
• Owns housekeeping and 5S for the department and drives the standardization and sustainability aspects of keeping the department clean and organized.
• Collect and compile all employees' work data for the week and turn in all other tracking documentation.
• Drives a sense of urgency.
• Manages conflict on the floor.
• Makes key decisions critical for business success.
• Closely monitor activities in the department to : ensure HSE compliance, ensure a high level of quality, and maximize productivity.
• Work with others to drive improvement projects.
• Closely monitor Operator performance and recommend discipline when needed.
• Make batches and fill off as needed during peak production demands
• Assist the Supervisor in any other duties as requested.

Owner of the department and its success

Will be responsible for the following aspects of business performance and the day to day managing of and the long term improvement of :

Level of Autonomy

Engager of our front lines- capable of operating the department with little intervention from above

Job Requirements

Education and / or Experience

High School diploma or equivalent required. Some college preferred. Pass pre-employment physical, background check and drug screen. See essential qualifications.

Skills

Operation and control- Ability to use equipment to perform duties of job safely and effectively

Mathematics

Knowledge of basic math including adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, fractions and measurements

Operation Monitoring

Ability to watch gauges, dials, or display screens to ensure proper operation of equipment

Leadership

ability to lead, direct and guide individuals and teams

Computer skills

ability to use Microsoft office suite including Outlook, Word and Excel

A. Ability to communicate clearly and frequently within various levels of the organization

B. Assertiveness

C. Coaching skills

D. Active and engaged listening

E. Cheerleader

F. Technical skills

G. Code of Conduct role model

Essential Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential qualification satisfactorily.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described in the essential qualifications are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described in the essential qualifications are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rewards / Benefits

We offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that values teamwork, dedication, and continuous improvement. Join our team and make a positive impact on our product quality and customer satisfaction. Apply now and be part of our journey towards excellence!

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID : 49595

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