Production Team Lead I

Job Description

Shift: A Shift M-Th 5am-3:30pm

Starting Pay: $23.50/hour

• Provide operational support services and sometimes act as first-line supervisor of a transactional operations area. Involves using existing systems and protocols.
• Operate complex machines and systems, adjusting processes to optimize quality and productivity. Also responsible for generating solutions to complex inefficiencies.
• Contribute data and information to production plans. Run reports, check accuracy, and distribute information.
• Lead a team performing routine work; conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures or assign employee training to experienced workers.
• Follow the organization's EHS policies, procedures and mandatory instructions; to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the wellbeing of oneself and others in the workplace; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
• Ensure work is completed to the required standards of productivity, quality and timeliness; support the quality function by working within strict quality standards.
• Provide instruction and informal advice to less experienced colleagues within the team to develop their skills.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments; accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures.
• Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences; listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.
• Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals; outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence and conveys some time frames.
• Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems; looks at complex issues from multiple angles.
• Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances; holds self to high standards of performance.
• Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done; asks questions to understand the desired outcomes for the role and confirms accountabilities with others so that work can be done effectively and efficiently.
• Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people; recognizes even subtle social cues and nimbly responds to others' needs and preferences. Helps to defuse difficult interpersonal situations by showing high levels of tact, sensitivity, and consideration.

SKILLS

• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on planning, organizing, prioritizing and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives.
• Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies.
• Manages and applies safe systems of work without supervision and provides technical guidance when required; enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
• Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on developing, monitoring, interpreting and understanding policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives.
• Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills to act independently while guiding and training others on optimizing the utilization of production plant, equipment and materials.
• Must be able to understand and communicate in English.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma or GED required.

EXPERIENCE

• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, analytical, conflict resolution, time management, and communication skills required.
• Sound experience and understanding of straightforward procedures or systems (7 to 12 months)
• Basic experience of coordinating the work of others (4 to 6 months) met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Constant standing up to 12 hours per day Frequent walking/bending/stooping/squatting Occasional reaching overhead when handling glass Frequent reaching/pushing/pulling away from body Frequent pushing with minimal or maximum force to maneuver the glass down the production line on rollers Lift, move or carry up to 90lbs. Frequent

repetitive hand/foot/head/neck movements required Other: Temperatures will vary. Dusty and noisy environment when operating machines and tools. Steel-toe safety shoes, ear and eye protection required always in all plants. Additional personal protective equipment may be required.

What We Offer

Our benefits package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness for you and your eligible spouse/dependents. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a 401k with company match and generous paid time off to help you balance your life. Below is a list of benefits you will enjoy while working with our company.

• Three comprehensive Medical plan options

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Prescription

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Dental

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Vision

• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid Holidays
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Teladoc
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Yearly Wellness Clinic

MITER Brands, also known as MI Windows and Doors, Milgard and PGT Industries are an equal-opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate based on religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected category.