Battery Spares Team Leader - Plug Power : Job Details

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**Battery Spares Team Leader**

locationsWatervliet, NY time typeFull time posted onPosted 10 Days Ago job requisition idR2291 **Battery Spares Team Leader**

**Status:** Non-Exempt (hourly)

**Department:** Field Service hourly

**Position Summary**

The Spares Team Leader directs the workflow of a team unit to ensure that tasks are completed to support the needs of customer sites in the field and the manufacturing facility as a whole. This position requires strong leadership skills, the ability to work collaboratively in a team, and the flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude. The Spares Team Leader position is expected to represent Plug Power with the highest standards of professionalism and a supreme focus upon work quality.

**Core Duties and Responsibilities**

* Leads daily production efforts within the team; including material management and daily production scheduling.

* Assign and assist technicians in completion of scheduled production items; monitor work in progress and ensure adherence to schedule, assign resources as necessary to maintain flow and complete departmental tasks.

* Lead 5S efforts and set the vision and example for all team members to follow.

* Work with production scheduler to control materials usage, maintain inventory accuracy and ensure schedule conformance.

* Process Finished Goods and Materials Usage / Scrap reports.

* Provide troubleshooting and repair guidance and direction.

* Help define documentation requirements for assembly; collaborate as needed with internal partners.

* Analyze data and prepare reports as needed in the course of work.

* Work with Manufacturing Engineering staff to develop and define assembly procedures and the associated training for those procedures; provide assembly procedural training to employees when needed.

* Participate as needed with project teams related to assembly requirements and programs; support project teams as needed with all other relevant initiatives.

* Adhere to safety standards at all times while enforcing safe work habits with all team members; this includes all OSHA regulations and facility safety guidelines.

* Assist in performance management activities including preparation of performance evaluations, recognition efforts for strong performing team members, and assistance with disciplinary matters as necessary by partnering with supervisor and HR.

* Perform other related duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education and Experience**

* High school diploma or equivalent

* Manufacturing industry experience; preferably within a technology product manufacturing facility

* Previous supervisory experience highly preferred

* Superior interpersonal skills and communication abilities

* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

* Demonstrated proficiency with project management and team leadership

* Role model for high standards of professionalism

* Results-oriented and driven work style

* Excellent task-oriented follow-through

locationWatervliet, NY time typeFull time posted onPosted 30+ Days Ago