Production Team Lead - 1st shift, $20.15hr at MTD Consumer Group Inc

Position Summary:

Responsible for setting-up, operating, and changing over machines. Leading a crew to meet the daily/weekly production schedule by producing the required quantity (production rates) and quality of production in a consistent manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all standard work including Safety standards.
• Follow all company policies and General Plant Rules (GPRs) as outlined in the Handbook.
• Verify parts supplied match the part number and description of the parts called out in the shop pack and check all shop packs for SPI’s prior to running any job.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks on the machine.
• Perform minor and major set up and maintain machine operation.
• Conduct effective training for new employees, and for current employees when necessary and document as required.
• Lead and position crew within the cell to perform standard work.
• Ensure the finished products meet quality standards.
• Complete day-by-hour tracking.
• Train machine crew on operations and responsibilities within the work cell.
• Responsible for daily 6S activities, such as housekeeping, maintaining an organized and safe work area, and any appropriate paperwork/check sheets.
• Work assigned overtime when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to change schedule and work center based on production needs.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good PC skills with the ability to utilize software to effectively operate the machine.
• Ability to use all tools/equipment in the area.
• Self motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lead and train crew.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds repeatedly.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work, contribute and succeed in a team environment.

Experience/Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Commitment to personal development and willingness to take required training or attend schooling as needed.

Work Environment:

• Must be able to work in a factory environment.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are 

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company. 

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development: 
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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