Production Team Leader jobs in Nebraska

Production Team Leader

About the Company

Founded in 1985, Task Lighting operates a 35,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Kearney, Nebraska. Task Lighting is part of Dimora Brands, a leading manufacturer for the kitchen and bath industry. Dimora Brands has two divisions, Top Knobs and Hardware Resources. Task Lighting is part of the Hardware Resources division which sells a wide range of decorative and functional products for kitchen and bath cabinetry. The Hardware Resources division includes the Jeffrey Alexander, Elements, and Task Lighting brands. The Top Knobs division sells industry-leading brands of kitchen cabinet and bath decorative hardware under the Top Knobs, Atlas Homewares, Du Verre and Vesta Fine Hardware brands.

We create a family environment in which employees are valued, motivated, and encouraged to reach their full potential. We foster entrepreneurial spirit and imaginative teamwork with freedom to act. Our company offers competitive wages, career growth opportunities, and a generous benefit package that includes PTO (sick time, paid vacation), holidays, 401K, Personal Assistance Program, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Hardware Resources is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.

About the Job

Task Lighting is seeking a Team Leader with Supervisory skills who is organized and able to lead the department. This position plays a critical role in the production process and reports to the Production Manager. The individual will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring that all quality standards are being met. The individual must be able to lead, coach and mentor all employees in their department. Uphold all safety standards, and support and drive Continuous Improvement (CI).

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safety: Ensuring a safe working environment is a top priority. Team leaders are responsible for enforcing safety protocols and addressing safety concerns promptly.
• Quality Assurance: Ensuring that the products meet strict quality standards is a top priority. Team leaders are responsible for maintaining and improving product quality, which includes identifying and addressing defects promptly.
• Efficiency and Productivity: Team leaders are tasked with optimizing the production process for efficiency and productivity. They are expected to identify and eliminate waste (in terms of time, materials, and resources) to maximize production output while minimizing costs.
• Continuous Improvement: One of the fundamental principles of operational excellence is continuous improvement, often referred to as Kaizen. Team leaders are expected to lead and facilitate continuous improvement efforts within their teams, involving team members in problem-solving and process improvement initiatives.
• Standardization: Strong emphasis on standardizing work processes to reduce variability and ensure consistency. Team leaders are responsible for implementing and maintaining standardized work procedures within their teams.
• Training and Development: Team leaders are expected to train and develop their team members to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively. This includes cross-training team members to be versatile and adaptable.
• Team Management: Team leaders are responsible for managing and leading their teams, which may include assigning tasks, monitoring progress, providing feedback, and resolving conflicts. Effective communication and leadership skills are essential in this role.
• Problem Solving: Team leaders are often the first point of contact when issues or problems arise on the production floor. They are expected to use problem-solving methodologies, such as the "5 Whys" technique, to identify the root causes of problems and implement corrective actions.
• Materials Management: Assist in the oversite of materials management processes, including cycle counting
• Equipment Reliability: Help ensure machines and equipment are maintained and repaired.

Required Knowledge and Skills · Leadership: Model the proper behaviors and skills to build trust and respect of others within the organization· Team Building: Strong inter-relational and team building behaviors – skills required to lead positive change · Communication: Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization, facilitate team huddle meetings,· Problem solving skills: Gathering data, input from multiple sources, analyze, develop and implement solutions· Technical Skills: Interpret drawings, prints and other technical documents. Must have the ability to use and read a tape measure Education and Employment Experience (Must meet one of the following criteria)

• 5 or more years' experience of supervisory or team leader experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands/Environment

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Task Lighting

PO Box 1090 Kearney, NE 68848

Phone (800) 455-6404

www.TaskLighting.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to Relocate:

• Kearney, NE 68847: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person