Group Lead 2nd shift - Teleflex : Job Details

Assists the Supervisor in supporting all functions of the manufacturing operations and/or a specific production area/cell in meeting quality and production goals.

General Job: Oversees machine/production operations, equipment maintenance, quality, waste/scrap, documentation, and production output. Responsible for communication of key performance metrics to all levels of the organization (i.e. operators, engineers, managers, supervisors, etc.) Lead and motivate extrusion technicians & operators to meet production targets. Reviews completeness and accuracy of Job Folders, provides training, guidance and direction to the team. Ability to communicate to teams. Working towards Lean manufacturing solutions to obstacles when needed. Train team members on machine operations, process and procedures (MP's, SOP's, VAS etc.). Responsible for Green Copy training as well as adherence & implementation of ECN changes. Responsible for operator and technician performance to achieve maximum efficiency for all assigned areas. Must be able to work flexible hours and overtime Must be able to adapt to change in fast paced environment, directing smooth transfer of prioritization shifts.

Leadership Components: Helps supervisor develop equipment assignments and directs maintenance/care (PM's) of equipment. Conducts quality checks, assists in root-cause analysis, problem solving and reports issues to Supervisor, assists in implementation of corrective action. Stands in for Supervisor during NC/ECN process as needed Acts as liaison between teams/shift operations communicating goals, targets and needs to smooth 24-hour operation. Helps supervisor/VST review, change and implement training requirements based on business needs. This position may have an input in employment, performance management and other staffing decisions: assisting the Supervisor in writing performance evaluations. Coordinates the scheduling of projects with the Engineering and Quality teams to assist in continuous improvement opportunity. Assist the supervisor with directing off shift department leads in their day-to-day activities. Communicate effectively to all members of Value Stream, including leading the Value Stream meetings in the supervisor's absence. Leads minimum of 1 team in Lean (5S, 7 Step, yield or other C.I.P.) opportunities yearly.

Education / Experience Requirements: High school education or equivalent required (College Degree preferred) 5+ years of manufacturing and/or Leadership (combination is acceptable) experience required Experience operating machinery preferred ISO, FDA and Medical component experience required Experience leading a team required

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements: Strong written, verbal and analytical experience required. Knowledge in Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities daily Strong time management skills necessary for success in position Strong attention to detail Ability to multi-task Ability to think and work independently but also work well in a team