Area Lead

• Area Lead - 1st Shift East

Job Description

Join our team at DSB Technologies! Whether you're an experienced production worker or just starting out, we welcome hardworking individuals who are eager to learn and grow with us. Every successful company is powered by its employees, which is why we have created an environment that allows our team to grow with us. We will guide you in achieving your full potential.

Experience competitive pay and benefits package at DSB Technologies:

1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Monday-Thursday)

• 3+ weeks vacation
• Benefits take effect 1st of the month after 30 days
• Affordable healthcare
• 401(k) plan
• Employer paid life insurance
• Attendance program - $50 per month
• Tuition reimbursement
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• Overtime and double time hours available
• Find more information at https://www.dsbtech.com/employee-benefits

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Position Summary:

This position provides support on a specific manufacturing team by coordinating the work of team members and assisting in the training of others. Area Leader are expected to lead by example in their overall performance which includes producing quality product, attendance, and their conduct. Area Leader are responsible for a core group of manufacturing related tasks. Leads provide supportive efforts related to improving department metrics, driving positive change, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Ensures job rotation, while utilizing the production schedule/dispatch lists in determining priorities and available work.
• Involved in the orientation and training of new team members with direction provided by the Superintendent.
• Communicates with Superintendent and other Shift Leads each day on status of work and any production related issues.
• Responsible for contacting required support personnel (Engineering, Quality, Production Unit Manager, etc.), including Maintenance, as needed, to address issues with the equipment or process so that production can continue.
• Responsible for ensuring that team members maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Responsible for promoting and adhering to safety policies and procedures and ensures the timely reporting and completion of Incident Reports, as well as, participates in accident investigations and corrective actions.
• Provides input to the Superintendent regarding employee performance.
• Participates with the Superintendent in the selection process of new hires.
• Supports and ensures the consistent application of all company policies and all other decisions made by Management or the Superintendent.
• Responsible for promoting and maintaining a harassment-free work environment.
• Individuals directed by management to operate a vehicle for work purposes will observe the requirements of the Fleet Safety Program.
• Support, promote, and perform in a manner consistent with continuous improvement goals and the values of DSB Technologies which includes following the policies, procedures, and requirements of our Quality Management and IS0 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

Key Attributes:

• Energetic and self-driven professional, with a high degree of customer focus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Solid analytical skills, strategic thinking ability, and problem-solving capacity.
• Good team player with an ability to operate in a cross functional organization
• Proven ability to manage deadlines, prioritize, and multi-task.
• Demonstrates comfort level in interacting with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues, find root causes and initiate corrective actions.
• High degree of integrity and ability to handle confidential information.
• Organized, detail orientated and executes with a sense of urgency.