Production Team Leader - Metals/Plant 2 - 2nd Shift

Lydech Thermal Acoustical Solutions (TAS) manufactures industrial thermal insulating solutions, and thermal and acoustical barriers for heat abatement and sound dampening applications.  Lydech TAS serves a number of markets with the majority of products sold to original equipment manufacturers and tier-one suppliers. The company serves customers via manufacturing operations and sales offices in North America, Europe and Asia.  Lydech TAS offers a full line of innovative engineered products to assist in noise and heat abatement within the automotive and industrial markets. The business manufactures acoustical damping and thermal insulating solutions comprised of fiber and metal based composite product constructions. These products are typically found in the interior (dash insulators), underbody (wheel well, fuel tank, exhaust) and under hood (engine compartment) of passenger vehicles, heavy duty trucks, recreational vehicles as well as in other industrial applications. The segment employs approximately ~1400 employees with operations in the U.S., Germany, France and China.

Lydech is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Job Summary:

Responsible for meeting Business Unit, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), Scrap reduction, and On Time Delivery targets. Completes part production data input and reporting requirements and coordinates machine operator and line operator assignments to meet part specific standard work and production schedules.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• • Ensure daily line staffing is sufficient to meet production and delivery requirements
  • Reviews schedule and order requirements for each production line. Communicates with other shift team leaders / shift manager on schedule/ order status and known priorities. Immediately notifies Planner and Manager of unplanned downtime or at risk order requirements
  • Coordinate line change overs, shift start ups, and shift transitions for maximum effectiveness.
  • Monitors hourly performance for each production line. Coordinates assistance from shift manager, process engineer, quality engineer, maintenance or other support functions as needed to immediately correct off- target line performance.
  • Functional knowledge of shop floor, D365, and Visual management (Kanban).
  • Ensures compliance to Visual Management controls. (Hour-By-Hour performance tracking, Line OEE, scrap, and 6S. Must be able to implement improvement actions where and when needed.
  • Ensures associate compliance to part and process operating standards and standards work requirements. Immediately corrects non-conformance to procedure and issues identified in Layered Process Audits.
  • Develops expertise in all line operations in order to provide break relief and operations knowledge base for problem solving activities.
  • Serve as an active participant in LSS programs that promote continuous improvement
  • Operate forklift as necessary for material moves 
  • Other additional duties assigned by manager

• Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules
• Must be able to work extended hours when required
• All other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities Required for Consideration as a Candidate:

(If a degree is required it must be from an accredited institution)

• High school, GED
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.
• Must have knowledge of Oracle or D365 job data and labeling transactions in addition to paperwork / traceability requirements to ensure accurate material transactions.
• Must have previous line experience.
• Computer skills.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen & background and reference checks
• Forklift experience a plus

Additional Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Creative Program Solving
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Accountability

Disclaimer:  The statements included herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  The Company retains the right to add to or change the duties of this position at its discretion.

I.  Physical Requirements of this Position

A. How much on-the-job time is spent performing the following physical activities?
Physical Activity	Amount of Time
	None	Less than 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	More than 2/3
Standing	☐	☐	☐	☒
Walking	☐	☐	☐	☒
Sitting	☐	☒	☐	☐
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel	☐	☒	☐	☐
Reach with hands and arms	☐	☐	☒	☐
Climb or balance	☒	☐	☐	☐
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl	☒	☐	☐	☐
Talk or hear	☐	☐	☐	☒
Taste or smell	☒	☐	☐	☐

 

In an average workday, the employee primarily performs:  (Check one)

 

☐ Sedentary Work:  Lifting 10 lbs. Maximum and occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as computers and small tools.  Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.  Repetitive motion of hand and finger movement to manually input data using a keyboard or to assemble parts may be required for up to eight hours a day.  Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and other sedentary criteria are met.

☒ Medium Work:  Lifting 50 lbs. Maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of object weighing up to 25 lbs.

☐ Modified Duty:  This role can be modified to lift few/one part at a time making the lifting requirement no more than 5 lbs. routinely. 

☐ Heavy Work:  Lifting 100 lbs. Maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of object weighing up to 50 lbs.

 

Visual Acuity Requirements of this position including color, depth perception and field of vision (Check one)

 

☐ Close Vision:  Clear vision at 20” or less.

☐ Distance Vision:  Clear vision at 20’ or more.

☐ Peripheral Vision:  Ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point.

☐ Depth Perception:  Three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships.

☐ Ability to Adjust Focus:  Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

☒ No special vision requirements.

 

C. Select the level of noise that is typical in the work environment for this job:  (Check one)

 

☐ Quiet conditions: (Examples: private office)

☐ Moderate noise: (Examples: business office with computer printers, light traffic, test and clean room environments)

☒ Loud noise:  (Examples: normal manufacturing conditions, fork truck and maintenance departments)

☐ Very loud noise:  (Examples:  jack hammer work and areas that exceed 85dB)

 

II.  Work Environment

 

How much exposure to the following environmental conditions does this job require?
Environmental Conditions	Amount of Time
	None	Less than 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	More than 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)	☐	☐	☒	☐
Work near moving mechanical parts	☐	☐	☐	☒
Work in high, precarious places	☒	☐	☐	☐
Fumes or airborne particles	☐	☒	☐	☐
Toxic or caustic chemicals	☒	☐	☐	☐
Outdoor weather conditions	☒	☐	☐	☐
Extreme cold (non-weather)	☒	☐	☐	☐
Extreme heat (non-weather)	☐	☐	☐	☒
Risk of electrical shock	☒	☐	☐	☐
Work with explosives	☒	☐	☐	☐
Risk of radiation	☒	☐	☐	☐
Vibration	☒	☐	☐	☐
Work/job-related travel	☐	☒	☐	☐

 

Additional physical requirements and/or environmental conditions not mentioned above: N/A

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.