Job Description
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Operational Team Lead will be responsible for overseeing and guiding a team of manufacturing employees to achieve goals and maintain high standards of quality. This role will require a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and effective communication to drive team success.
CORE FUNCTIONS
- Partner with the Leadership on employee scheduling, labor efficiency, work instructions, and throughput.
- Collaborate with other area leads and supervisors to facilitate cross-training opportunities; develop employee knowledge in multiple skill sets.
- Implement work instructions to ensure employee knowledge and accuracy is up to date.
- Collaborate with purchasing, production scheduler, and shipping to monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels for all parts.
- Effectively communicate maintenance issues and repair and replace consumables as needed.
- Serve as a positive leader and mentor by exhibiting and instructing desirable behaviors and skill sets.
- Serve as the initial point of contact and primary support resource for employees, functioning as the first line of defense in addressing and resolving various issues they may encounter.
- Perform other related or non-related duties as assigned through on-the-job training.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent and / or a combination of experience and education required.Minimum of 2 years in manufacturing and / or distribution setting with some leadership responsibilities required.3-5 years in years in manufacturing and / or distribution setting with some leadership responsibilities preferred.COMPETENCIES
Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead : working team member who coordinates, supports, trains, and is a knowledge resource for other team members. No direct reports or supervisory responsibility.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position is subject to Medium Work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Physical Activities
This position is subject to the following physical activities : climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, crawling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.Visual Acuity
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and / or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and / or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.Working Conditions
The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, including heat, noise, vibration, and hazards from a production-based environment.About RealTruck
RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck’s 6,000+ associates operate from 35+ facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 1,000 patents and pending applications. The company’s omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships.