Techniplas is a global supplier of sophisticated plastic components and design-focused, multifunctional surfaces that are primarily for the automotive sector, as well as the industrial, consumer goods, medical and other markets. The company’s products follow industry trends like weight reduction and vehicle electrification, innovative operating concepts, high-quality surface finishes, and an increasing focus on convenience and safety.

The Techniplas Group runs 30 sites worldwide with production, sales and / or technology hubs and employs just under 4,000 members of staff. The company serves customers and platforms around the world, focusing on technological expertise and collaboration with customers in the fields of design and engineering. Techniplas has long-term relationships with many of the world’s leading automotive and industrial OEMs.

The Team Lead is responsible for supervising and motivating team members. As a team leader, you will be the contact point and liaison between team members and supervision. They are responsible for acting proactively to ensure smooth team operations and effective collaboration. Ultimately, you should lead by setting a good example and engage the team to achieve goals.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure that scrap is being recorded in Plex system by operators.
• Make sure the Pace boards are updated hourly.
• Leads assigned team to meet or exceed safety, quality, delivery, and cost standards within assigned work area(s)
• Serves as key contact for team members in daily work assignments
• Serves as key communication point for shift supervision and operations management
• Fills in as needed to cover planned and unplanned absences prioritizing based on operation needs
• Communicates issues which hinder achievement of safety, quality, deliver, cost and/or morale goals
• Operate all equipment in accordance with standard work practices within assigned work area
• Maintain a safe work environment with assigned work area
• Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all equipment and processes in assigned work area
• Trainer for assigned work area
• Train all employees based on work instructions and other requirements
• Work closely with all team members to build a team environment which supports the customer in safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Assist as needed in troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing production equipment in assigned work area
• Verify that all quality checks including measurements and documentations are being recorded in the SPC system in accordance to job specifications and standard work practices within assigned work area
• Actively participate and contribute to the team within assigned area
• Perform all required duties and communicate information within shift overlap procedure.
• Adhere to all housekeeping SOP's in and around work area including 5S standards
• Understand and comply with TS 16949 requirements

Necessary Skills & Experience:

• Associates Degree in applicable technical field preferred or relevant combination of experience and training preferred

• 2 to 4 years of relevant work experience preferably in a Tier I or Tier II automotive manufacturing environment preferred

• Direct experience with the types of processes encompassed by areas of responsibility preferred or ability based upon other relevant experience
• Manufacturing leadership is preferred
• Meet or can develop all Essential Skills requirements for a team member within their areas of oversight within 3 months of position acceptance

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Physical Demands:

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and on occasion up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and climb or balance.
• This employee is also expected be able to work at height via, ladder, lift, etc.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed by the organization.

- Equal Opportunity Employer-