Production Team Leader

Oetiker provides customers with the peace of mind that their mission-critical components are reliably connected. We are a global leader in high-end connecting solutions for the vehicle industry and for high-value applications in industrial segments. Our expertise in high-quality clamps, rings, straps and quick-connectors ranges from powertrain and drivetrain applications to medical applications. We offer engineering, prototyping and testing support to quickly create comprehensive solutions for overcoming clamping and connecting challenges. With 1800+ employees in more than 30 countries and over 75 years of experience, we are the trusted, global, long-term partner for the world’s leading OEMs. - By utilizing OPS and L2L Team board, will monitor daily production using L2L, quality output and follow up on excessive downtime and initiate course of action. - Schedule daily production, allocate resources as required, ensure vacation coverage and control of overtime activity. - Conduct department employee meetings at the start of shift and participate in Gemba walks. - Provide timely feedback to enhance performance and create a positive work environment for the employees. - Provide feedback and recommendations regarding training or coaching of personnel. - Complete Team Leader, 5S and verification audits. - Collect and reconcile work orders. - Monitor preventative maintenance activities to ensure completion - Follow and Enforce compliance to all Health & Safety, Environmental, Legal, Quality, and Oetiker policies and procedures. - Responsible for leading and implementing OPS improvements. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities - Mechanically inclined  - Knowledge of production equipment - Word-processing and spreadsheet application software - Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Window - Communication Skills - Interpersonal and business writing skill - Labor Management - Knowledge of Employment Standards - Knowledge of company personnel policies and procedures (Administration Manual) - Health and Safety -   Knowledge of Current US Occupational Health & Safety Act and Regulations. - Understanding of the Health and Safety Policy Manual - Understanding of Machine Guarding standards - Understanding of Lock-out Tag-out procedure - Communication skills - Communication and Interpersonal Skills - Business & Technical Writing Skills - Quality and Environmental System - ISO/TS 16949 and related Policies, Procedures and Process Manuals (including APQP) - Knowledge of Statistical Process Control Techniques - Knowledge of metrology - ISO 14000 and related Policies, Procedures and Process Manuals - Product knowledge - Level 2 Product TrainingEducation / Experience - High school diploma or GED equivalent - College diploma, preferably in a relevant field - 2-4 years supervisory experience in automotive manufacturing or high volume manufacturing environment - Knowledge of IATF 16949 Oetiker, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.