Team Leader- AVL

Basic Function:  Performs functions to coordinate and focus the team’s efforts and encourages active team member participation.  In coordination with the team, plan and prioritize activities to meet the production plan ensuring customer requirements are met.  The team leader reviews with the team and Production Supervisor any anticipated or missed schedules, quality matters, hazards, shortages, or resource availability that may impact the performance of the team or are detrimental to the company’s performance.  

Significant Responsibilities:

 Performs specific job responsibilities:   

• Coordinates training for the team members ensuring that they have the necessary training to adhere to quality and performance guidelines for the team.   Performs on-the-job training in work areas and monitors progress.
• Review the weekly schedule with the team and create a plan to ensure the schedule is met.  Reports any obstacles or inability to meet the schedule to the Supervisor, Manager, or Director of Operations.
• Alert team members to any special conditions or requirements associated with meeting customers’ commitments.
• Coordinates with the stockroom for a schedule of materials that must be pulled to meet production schedules.  Recognizes any shortages before starting an order and addresses them with the Supervisor.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
• Ensures the flow in the cell is moved in a timely manner to maintain shipping schedules.
• Responsible for the issue of each order, first piece inspection and in-process checks and maintaining the necessary paperwork for the team.
• Encourage team discussions for problem concerns, resolutions, and effectiveness of operations.  Implement viable recommendations.
• May represent the team at inter-departmental meetings.

Promotes OCC’s service excellence and quality.  Provides excellent service to customers; builds strong relationships and team cohesiveness; focuses on quality and positive solutions; communicates respectfully; demonstrates compassion and understanding in response to customer requests/needs.

Champions OCC’s mission, vision, and values (as detailed in our 15 Essential Points of Success); complies with policies and procedures, ethical standards, and Code of Conduct. 

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Education & Experience:  High School Diploma or GED required.  Associate Degree in Manufacturing is desirable.  1 year minimum experience as a leader in a manufacturing environment is preferred.  Experience in cable or connectivity assembly industry preferred.

Essential Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:   General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook with minimal support.  Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral.  Able to read assembly drawings.  Must possess initiative.  Able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.  Understand, follow, and administer policies, especially those related to quality and compliance.  Able to interact with sales, manufacturing, and inventory control teams.  Able to organize, prioritize, and complete tasks and manage time.  Knowledge of ISO9001 or AS9100 requirements is a plus.  

Working Conditions:  While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 lbs. and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.  This job requires sight for significant reading and computer use.  Specific vision abilities required for this job include color vision.  This work also requires an individual with hearing sufficient for communicating with all levels of employees.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.