Job Description

The Welding Team Lead is responsible for directing daily operations within the department and must have experience in a production environment. This role requires strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, along with a comprehensive understanding of all production support functions. A solid knowledge of manufacturing principles, especially Lean manufacturing, is essential.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

What You Will Do:

Responsibilities

• Supports plant supervision in leading a department in the execution of daily production tasks, training, and continuous improvement  

• Work closely with the Production Supervisor to plan and control activities of the assigned department

• Ensure routed production materials are issued/or received on the production floor and located accurately by the team in a timely manner

• Address safety concerns with team members immediately to prevent injuries and production hazards, and promptly follow up with supervision as needed

• Ensure all team members wear protective gear during production and monitor compliance with safety instructions throughout the team

• Ensure team members are performing inspections correctly

• Maintain a clean and organized work area

• Actively engage in training and on-the-job development opportunities to advance competency in the MiTek Leadership Blueprint

• Ensure ERP/MRP production transactions are done correctly and in a timely manner

• Identify areas for improvement and lead efforts to drive efficiencies, fostering team growth at the site

• Provide support to and serve as backup for the Supervisor

• Ensure timely identification and resolution of issues impacting production

• Maintain positive employee relations and adhere to Company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices

• Work closely with other Plant departments to address and resolve issues

• Work with local manufacturing engineering group to implement efficient and effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that production employees are trained against

• Ability to work overtime as needed to meet production deadlines and operational demands

Qualifications

• High School/GED required

• 3+ Years Experience in manufacturing, production, or warehouse environment  preferred

• Ability to work with micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring devices, a plus
  required

• Read and understand engineering drawings and specifications, plus required

• Experience in MRP Software, a plus preferred

• Experience in RF Scanners, a plus preferred

• Able to use Microsoft Office Applications

• Forklift Experience preferred

Soft Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

• Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

• Showcase good leadership/motivation skills to lead different people with different abilities and character traits

• Swift learner and an excellent coach to train their teammates and so would be expected to have excellent problem-solving skills to effectively handle the challenges and problems in the production department expected to understand the importance of time management and be always proactive

Additional Requirements

Physical Demands
This is a physical position that requires the individual to be able to: stand, walk and carry up to 50 lbs., push/pull, walk up stairs and crouch. This position requires the individual to be able to communicate through speaking and hearing.

MiTek Perks

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off

• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans

• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement

• Performance/Incentive bonuses 

• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement

• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing  

• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

For accommodation to assist with completing this application, please contact Human Resources at +1 314-434-1200.

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