Tensar seeks Production Team Leader in Morrow

Thanks for this lead, Trish:

Tensar Corporation, LLC is currently seeking a Production Team Leader to work in it’s Morrow, Georgia manufacturing facility.

Job Title: Production Team Leader  - The Team Leader is responsible for the direct supervision of all shift

Summary: production employees along with the safe and efficient operation of all process equipment. The Team Leader is required to direct all associated activities and personnel in order to achieve a desired production output while complying with the Core Values of the Morrow Manufacturing Operation and adhering to the highest safety, quality and established housekeeping standards.

Responsibilities:
• Supervises the activities of each assigned production process.
• Directs employees with respect to production volume, cost, quality and meeting production schedules and shipment dates.
• Stimulates maximum efficiency and productivity of all production and maintenance employees.
• Confers with the Production Manager and Production Scheduler to establish clear working schedules and production plans for all processes and implements them effectively and efficiently.
• Maintains adherence to company policies, safety standards and housekeeping practices.
• Recommends the hiring and discharge of production personnel as required to maintain established productivity levels.
• Coordinates with other team leaders concerning personnel and production scheduling. Strives to build the shifts into one solid production team, rather than four separate units.
• Assures that machinery, equipment and facilities are properly maintained for efficient production.
• Trouble shoots equipment problems and directs the necessary personnel in assuring timely and accurate repair.
• Schedules overtime as required.
• Arranges to have appropriate production records prepared, maintained and verified.
• Maintains good employee relations and adherence to plant work rules and takes proper and judicious disciplinary measures when required
• Keeps records of all departmental activities including attendance, safety and discipline proceedings.
• Assures efficient and economical utilization of materials while eliminating wasteful practices within the company.
• In concert with the Production Manager, establishes accountabilities and goals used for performance evaluations.
• Verifies correct identification, weights and storage of products and materials.
• Performs any other duties as required or directed.

Education/Qualifications:
• Four-year college degree in industrial management or engineering preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Previous work experience in a Lean manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Plastics experience and/or an electromechanical background is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Ability to work a rotating 12-hour schedule alternating in one-month intervals between days and nights (including working every other weekend).

Interested candidates should submit their resumes to: csodko@tensarcorp.com