The posting
Compensation $21.50 per hour.
Position Purpose
The Automatic Taping Tools (ATF) Team Lead is responsible for coordinating daily production activities while performing repairs, assembly, and disassembly of Automatic Taping Tools for Ames and TapeTech products. This position provides work direction, training, quality oversight, and production support for team members within an assigned production area. The Team Lead serves as a working lead, supports continuous improvement initiatives, ensures compliance with quality and production standards, and assists management in achieving operational goals. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, effective communication skills, and the ability to lead and support a team of up to 15 employees. This position also supports customer-owned tool repair activities, works closely with Customer Service personnel, utilizes Zendesk and other software applications to support repair operations, and maintains in-depth knowledge of supported legacy tool models, components, replacement parts, and repair procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support daily production activities within an assigned work area.
- Train employees on assembly, disassembly, repair, quality standards, and production processes.
- Communicate production goals, operational updates, process changes, and priorities to team members.
- Assist in coordinating workflow and balancing workloads to meet production schedules and output goals.
- Identify and understand various tool families, components, part names, and part numbers.
- Perform assembly, disassembly, repair, and refurbishment of Automatic Taping Tools (ATF) in accordance with established quality standards.
- Learn, maintain, and support production processes including parts ordering, replacement tracking, productivity reporting, and quality requirements.
- Track production output and assist in meeting daily, weekly, and monthly production goals.
- Print and create tool labels using applicable production systems and software.
- Conduct tool, workstation, and bench audits at the end of each shift.
- Monitor quality standards and perform quality control checks within the assigned production area.
- Identify and communicate quality concerns, defects, equipment issues, and operational challenges to management.
- Engage with management and team members to provide appropriate performance and process feedback.
- Assist with prioritizing work and adjusting production workloads based on business needs.
- Maintain production records, reports, production data, and required documentation.
- Support continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and 5S initiatives within the production environment.
- Cross-train on a variety of production functions and provide cross-training support to team members.
- Promote adherence to safety policies, quality standards, attendance expectations, and company procedures.
- Assist in achieving production quotas and operational performance objectives.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Diagnose, repair, and support customer-owned Automatic Taping Tools in accordance with established service and quality standards.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of supported legacy tool models, components, replacement parts, and repair procedures.
- Utilize Zendesk and other software applications to document repairs, monitor repair status, and support customer service activities.
- Coordinate with Customer Service personnel regarding repair requirements, tool status, parts availability, and customer needs.
- Research repair issues and assist team members in identifying appropriate replacement parts and repair solutions.
- Provide technical guidance and training to team members regarding tool diagnostics, repair procedures, and supported legacy product lines.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
Reports to the Production Supervisor, Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or designated operations leadership.
Provides day-to-day work direction, training, guidance, and workflow coordination for up to 15 production employees.
This position does not have formal hiring, disciplinary, or performance management authority unless specifically delegated by management.
Travel Requirements:
No regular travel required. Occasional travel may be required for training or business-related activities.
Physical Requirements:
- The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
- Regularly stand for extended periods of time, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Frequently use hands, fingers, and arms to handle tools, components, materials, and equipment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Frequently reach, inspect, assemble, and manipulate small parts and components, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Occasionally walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with employees and management, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Specific vision requirements include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions:
Works primarily in a manufacturing, production, assembly, repair, and warehouse environment. Regular interaction with production personnel, tools, equipment, components, and manufacturing processes is required. The position may be exposed to moving equipment, production noise, and changing production demands in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Strong mechanical aptitude and experience working with small hand tools, components, and assemblies.
- Ability to follow standard work instructions and quality standards when repairing or assembling Automatic Taping Tools.
- Ability to drive and support daily production expectations and productivity goals.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and assembly documentation.
- Ability to identify quality defects and ensure products meet established specifications.
- Ability to maintain production records, reports, and required documentation.
- Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and company standards.
- Ability to participate in and support continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
- Ability to maintain 5S standards including Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain.
- Ability to cross-train and become proficient in multiple production functions.
- Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Ability to prioritize work, adjust workloads, and respond to changing production demands.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
- Ability to work overtime as business needs require.
- Working knowledge of Automatic Taping Tools, mechanical assemblies, and repair techniques.
- Ability to diagnose mechanical issues and identify appropriate replacement parts.
- Ability to utilize Zendesk and other software applications to document repair and service activities.
- In-depth knowledge of supported legacy tool models and associated replacement parts.
- Ability to train and support team members on repair procedures, troubleshooting techniques, and service standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous leadership, lead worker, mentoring, or training experience.
- Experience in manufacturing, assembly, production, repair, industrial, or warehouse environments.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, or operational excellence programs.
- Experience performing quality control inspections and production audits.
- Experience working with production tracking systems, inventory systems, or manufacturing software.
- Experience assembling precision tools or mechanical products.
Minimum Education:
High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education:
Technical, vocational, manufacturing, mechanical, industrial, or production-related training preferred.
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
One to three years of related manufacturing, assembly, repair, production, mechanical, or industrial experience.
Certifications:
None required.
Competencies:
- Leadership and Team Support: Demonstrates the ability to provide work direction, training, coaching, and support to team members while promoting accountability and teamwork.
- Production Coordination: Effectively monitors workflow, production output, priorities, and resource utilization to meet operational goals.
- Quality Focus: Maintains commitment to product quality, compliance with specifications, and continuous quality improvement.
- Mechanical Aptitude: Demonstrates strong technical and mechanical skills when assembling, repairing, and troubleshooting products and equipment.
- Communication Proficiency: Communicates effectively with team members, management, and cross-functional partners regarding production requirements and operational issues.
- Continuous Improvement: Supports Lean Manufacturing, 5S initiatives, and process improvement efforts that increase efficiency and effectiveness.
- Organizational Skills: Effectively manages priorities, documentation, production records, and workflow coordination responsibilities.
- Problem Solving: Evaluates production challenges, identifies root causes, and implements practical solutions to support operational performance.
Work Location:
On-site
Job Location:
Ames Tool Corporation - Suwanee
1327 Northbrook Parkway Suite 400 Suwanee, GA 30024
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