Team Lead

• Train & provide instructions to employees in work processes, quality assurance, machine /tool operations, safety and 5S.
• Schedule and coordinate parts inventory and flow to and from the assembly lines, manage changeovers, ensure the correct parts/materials and product are built to BOM.
• Delegate assignments of employees to various workstations to maximize production and achieve daily targets.
• Ensure employees are performing work that meets quality, safety, on-time delivery, and cost objectives.
• Track daily production goals & targets.
• Timely prepare and accurately complete and store all required documentation including production cards and controls scrap tickets.
• Communicate any urgent items to supervisor/manager immediately.
• Identify areas of opportunities and participate in implementing continuous improvement processes.
• Follow all safety procedures and ensure employees are adhering to the Company safety protocols.
• Substitute for missing personnel as needed.
• Perform additional duties/projects as directed.

Nature & Scope:

• Takes direction from Supervisor.
• Provides guidance and training to others ensuring team is achieving metrics and goals and following processes/procedures.
• Drives continuous improvement efforts.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Experience with inventory accuracy; knowledgeable of the parts/materials used in production.
• Knowledge of Production Daikin System and Flexible Manufacturing System (in-house training & certification required).
• Mechanical aptitude and knowledge of manufacturing production practices.
• Strong knowledge of PKMS, MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, MAPICS & Smart Schedule.
• Must be able to read and understand (bill of materials) BOMs and work instructions.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and written with both internal and external customers and departments.
• Ability to train, coach and mentor others, ability to develop professional working relationships among employees.
• High level of attention to detail, excellent problem solving skills and compliance oriented.
• Ability to apply good judgement, decision-making skills, strong work ethics and integrity on the job.
• Results orientated, dedication to excellence and sense of urgency to achieve business objectives.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with internal and external customers and employees.
• Ability to operate a Forklift is highly preferred (successful completion of in-house training and certification).
• Ability to work various shifts and weekends as needed.

Experience, Education and Training:

• 3 plus years of experience within a high volume environment.
• Min of 2,080 Hours experience at Goodman in manufacturing is preferred.
• High School diploma or GED Equivalent.
• PDS Training – successful completion of in-house Production Daikin System training.
• May include Forklift training/certification - conducted internally by Daikin Training Team.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations. High volume manufacturing environment with forklift traffic. May have higher noise levels in areas – hearing protection required. Requires ability to stand for long periods up to 8 to 10 hrs. Required PPE in designated work areas must be worn/used.

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person’s race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes pertaining to individuals with disabilities.