Team Leader, Manufacturing Job Description

Team Leader, Manufacturing Job Description

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Team leader, manufacturing provides technical Manufacturing Services in a regulated FDA licensed & ISO certified facility, including cross-functional activities associated with production runs in collaboration with all manufacturing groups.

Team Leader, Manufacturing Duties & Responsibilities

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Supervises production operation and work to meet production including colleagues and activities that are expected to result in the output of goods and services related to the operation of high speed packaging lines and manufacturing platforms to meet internal and external customer expectations for quality, timeliness and cost
Ensure adherence to collective bargaining agreement and will communicate operational information
Supervise all hourly colleagues on in their area/shift in the performance of their duties, coordinates manpower in support of achieving schedules while monitoring and driving employee and equipment productivity (maximize uptime and efficiency) to achieve optimum results in the areas of quality, production, health and safety, costs of goods
Provides input to operational budget and will have an understanding of financial drivers
Maintains records and notifies management of reoccurring issues that may require equipment replacement
Ensure regular appraisals are carried out
Ensure that material is disposed as per the AIDD waste management programme
Process Management by simplifying complex processes
Managing & Measuring work by tracking and assigning responsibilities for tasks
Ensuring a safe work environment by reviewing production standards, OSHA requirements, and recognizing and resolving safety-related problems

Team Leader, Manufacturing Qualifications

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Licensing or Certifications for Team Leader, Manufacturing

List any licenses or certifications required by the position: PPI, ASQ, OSHA, CPIM, APICS

Education for Team Leader, Manufacturing

Typically a job would require a certain level of education.

Employers hiring for the team leader, manufacturing job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Technical, Science, Business, Chemistry, Biology, Associates, Education, Leadership

Skills for Team Leader, Manufacturing

Desired skills for team leader, manufacturing include:

FDA
GMP
Handling hazardous materials
ISO Regulations for diagnostics manufacturing
OSHA safety compliance
Continuous process improvement techniques in a Lean manufacturing environment
Plant operations regulations
Computer applications and current software is desirable
GMP requirements in a healthcare
Pharmaceutical facility

Desired experience for team leader, manufacturing includes:

Experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PPT, Excel)
The ability to put aside your personal needs for the betterment of the team is highly desired and must be demonstrated
Continuous Improvement Certification a plus
Must have University education (master´s degree or equivalent)
Quick turnaround of NMR issues as they are assigned
Drives to adhere to the production schedule thru use of the dispatch list, following the dispatch list top down When unable to execute the given production schedule, this position is responsible to champion the corrective action to the process required, thus minimizing any (and all) deviation from the schedule

Team Leader, Manufacturing Examples

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Team Leader, Manufacturing Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of team leader, manufacturing. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for team leader, manufacturing
  • Ensure adherence to the relevant safety requirements for equipment and processes and define, coordinate, and execute corrective actions involving the relevant internal and external resources
  • Participate in the development of the capital investment plans for the business considering strategic needs needs based on equipment lifecycle following a risk based approach, driving cost improvements while meeting capacity needs
  • Be accountable for the development of SOP's, Work Instruction, and other control processes or practices and documentation as it pertains project management, user requirements and cycle times of the manufacturing processes
  • Ensure utilization of appropriate engineering principles and standard strategies as Lean and 5S principles when implementing improvements of existing manufacturing processes
  • Ensure consistent development and review of business cases and financial justification for all continuous improvement programs and capital investment projects in adherence to internal, franchise, and J&J requirements
  • Responsible for adherence to GxP principles in the development of tooling, fixturing and machining solutions to provide cost effective solutions and a safe working environment
  • Ensure efficient utilization of human and other natural and technical resources when defining new technical solutions to offset generally increasing cost
  • Accountable for adherence to applicable risk management practices when introducing new products and/or processes
  • May act as a technical reference or lead special projects for areas of expertise as needed
  • Understanding and ensuring adherence to collective bargaining agreement and will communicate operational information
Qualifications for team leader, manufacturing
  • Minimum of Leaving Certificate required or equivalent
  • An attitude of compliance to standard work procedures
  • Ability to learn a wide range of processing steps
  • A willingness and desire to lead a team
  • A continuous improvement attitude
  • Well organized with the ability to multitask is essential
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Team Leader, Manufacturing Job Description

Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of team leader, manufacturing. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for team leader, manufacturing
  • Encourage and develop an environment of constant, open, honest communication
  • Maintain assisted areas in a safe and orderly manner to meet safety and housekeeping objectives
  • Is responsible for his/her safety, that of others that may be at the facility, whether working or visiting
  • Is responsible for observing safe work practices and being proactive for reporting any unsafe conditions
  • Manage employee time and attendance for timely and accurate payroll processing
  • Provides leadership to ensure employees demonstrate appropriate work skills, technical accuracy, efficiency and conformity to company policies
  • Meets with group leaders to determine daily and weekly work priorities and adjusts work activities accordingly
  • Prepares employee schedules and coordinates absences or overtime with Group Leader in order to meet work requirements
  • Serves as department contact person when Group Leader is unavailable
  • Schedules meetings with staff and attends meetings with other departments to ensure optimum communication
Qualifications for team leader, manufacturing
  • Skills of work with the tool / equipment
  • Must have AS or BS in related field (Degree in Manufacturing Management preferred)
  • Must have 2 years experience in supervision
  • Must have proficiency with using computers
  • Experience in the area of electronics and mechanical assembly
  • Experience in Materials Requirements Planning systems and Lean Manufacturing concepts
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Team Leader, Manufacturing Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a team leader, manufacturing. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for team leader, manufacturing
  • Responsible for all resource capacity planning for API business
  • Adjust staffing and machine assignments to achieve optimal flow of materials and operational efficiency
  • Develop employee involvement to ensure employee is a partner in the business
  • Responsible for his/her safety, that of others who may be at the facility, visitors or workers
  • Responsible for observing safe work practices and being proactive for reporting any unsafe conditions
  • 2nd shift hours- 3pm-11pm (must show up 45 min prior to shift)
  • Complete and submit all required production documentation in compliance with cGMP and verify accuracy of all information
  • FAT report Preparation
  • DCS Platform Coordination
  • Provide leadership to Medical Molding team
Qualifications for team leader, manufacturing
  • Must have an understanding of established safety/quality standards and the ability to communicate them
  • Good problem solving and decision making skills are essential
  • Must be a reliable self-starter, willing and able to learn new responsibilities and work independently
  • Good intermediate math skills are required
  • Production experience, PC skills and SAP are a plus
  • Must be able to withstand a production environment with exposure to food allergens, dust and varying temperatures
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Team Leader, Manufacturing Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of team leader, manufacturing. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for team leader, manufacturing
  • Focus on forward planning
  • May be a mentor to an Associate Team Leader
  • Drives, develops and administers certification tests
  • Handles critical and day-to-day tactical issues independently with little to no supervision
  • Monitors compliance with internal practices and external policies, procedures, guidelines and governance
  • Communicate tactical and strategic plans & initiatives to effectively gain partner cooperation
  • Strategically looks for ways of improving practices and processes
  • Provides input on staffing levels and participates in sourcing and interviewing candidates
  • Identifies and develops team coordinators
  • Executes production schedule to ensure on-time delivery in an efficient and effective manner
Qualifications for team leader, manufacturing
  • Monitor rotation/team performance
  • Manages team by communicating job expectations
  • Supervisory experience and demonstrated safety leadership
  • At least possess Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Communications, Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering
  • Must have strong willingness to learn new things and challenge the existing production test/assembly method
  • Has operated in an out sourced environment
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Team Leader, Manufacturing Job Description

Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of team leader, manufacturing. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for team leader, manufacturing
  • Facilitates safety training for Manufacturing Leadership
  • Provides input on staffing levels and participates in sourcing and interviewing for Safety roles within Manufacturing
  • Sources and develops training plans and lessons to remedy training gaps within Manufacturing
  • Coordinates with Human Resources-Partner Learning department by providing specific safety information for Job Skills Training
  • Develop and presents specialized safety training
  • Participate in injury case management, providing guidance in transitional modified duty with work restrictions
  • Acts as lead Auditor and audit trainer for Manufacturing
  • Assists with comprehensive safety and health audits throughout manufacturing operations
  • Responsible for input and recommendations to Safety Leader regarding modifications to safety policies and auditing
  • Assists in maintaining radiation documentation for radiation registered facilities
Qualifications for team leader, manufacturing
  • Ability to work within and lead a team
  • Supervisory and development of people
  • Thorough understanding of product safety principles HACCP
  • Above standard verbal and written communication skills
  • Previous experience working within a Team Lead role
  • Ideally experience within a food manufacturing environment

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