ABOUT LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES
Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment in the world for more than 50 years. Our employee-owned company designs community and school playgrounds that encourage kids of all ages and abilities to learn persistence, leadership, competition, bravery, support, and empathy through play. Landscape Structures pushes the limits - of design, inclusion, and play - to help kids realize there is no limit to what they can do today and in the future. For a better tomorrow, we play today. You can now text "Jobs" to 763-296-1077 to learn more!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Team Leader keeps a production cell moving and helps the people in it grow. About a third of the day runs the work on the floor; the rest keeps the cell healthy. Team Leaders assign the day's positions, coach standard work, and act as the outgoing quality gate. They run the cell's daily management - the Q-board, 5S and standard-work audits, MDI items, and metric trends.
Hours: M-F, 7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. VALUES
- Innovation
- Commitment & Passion
- Integrity
- Team & Relationships
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the Receiving team, including assigning work, balancing workloads, and adjusting priorities as business needs change.
- Safely unload, receive, inspect, and process inbound shipments while ensuring compliance with company procedures and safety standards.
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment as needed to support daily receiving operations.
- Perform and oversee quality inspections of incoming materials, components, and finished goods to ensure conformance to specifications and purchase requirements.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and receiving documentation to verify product accuracy and quality.
- Investigate and resolve receiving discrepancies related to quantity, quality, damage, labeling, and documentation.
- Coordinate with Purchasing, Suppliers, Quality, and Planning teams to address nonconforming materials and expedite issue resolution.
- Train, coach, and develop team members on receiving procedures, quality standards, forklift operation, safety requirements, and standard work.
- Conduct standard work, safety, and 5S audits to maintain an organized and efficient work environment.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing principles and problem-solving methodologies.
- Follow Leader Standard Work and support additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.
ATTRIBUTES
- Action Oriented: Takes pride in their work; pursues work with energy, drive, and a need to finish; enjoys seeing work completed; is action oriented and full of energy for the things they see as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.
- Approachability: Is easy to approach and talk to; spends the extra effort to put others at ease; can be warm, pleasant, and gracious; is sensitive to and patient with the interpersonal anxieties of others; builds rapport well; is a good listener; knows how to manage relationships effectively and knows when to escalate.
- Composure: Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesn’t show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.
- Conflict Management: Steps up to conflicts; reads situations quickly; good at focused listening; can work through disagreements equitably; can find common ground and get cooperation with minimum noise; awareness of the pulse of the team; doesn’t avoid conflict
- Problem Solving: Uses lean or problem-solving tools (including LSI tools) to solve difficult problems; knows which resources to use and when; can see hidden problems; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.
- Planning, Priority Setting & Managing (and Measuring): Work Spends their time and the time of others on what’s important; develops schedules and task/people assignments; sets clear objectives and measures; clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; eliminates roadblocks; understands how decisions impact up and down stream customers and organizational goals; monitors process, progress, and results; designs feedback loops into work; accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects;; measures performance against goals; identifies, understands, and act upon department trends; evaluates results.
- Delegating: Delegates both routine tasks and decisions appropriately and when needed; may delegates tasks to team members but is ultimately responsible for the output; ensures time and resources are in place, giving team members time to complete tasks; equitably and fairly assigns tasks among team members.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, materials, or receiving environment strongly preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in receiving, warehouse operations, materials management, manufacturing, or a related field.
- Previous forklift experience required.
- Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and product specifications.
- Experience performing quality inspections of incoming materials and identifying nonconformances.
- Strong understanding of inventory control practices, receiving processes, and material handling procedures.
- Experience with ERP systems and inventory transactions; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience preferred.
- Knowledge of shipping and receiving regulations and DOT requirements preferred.
- Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, including 5S, standard work, daily management, visual controls, and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
- Proven ability to coach, train, and develop employees while fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork.
- Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve issues independently.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and perform the physical requirements of the position.
The target hourly range is $24.00 - $29.00, depending upon qualifications and experience. The posted pay range reflects the expected compensation for a fully qualified candidate. Starting pay may be above or below this range based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and training needs.. In addition to hourly pay, the compensation package also includes eligibility for profit-sharing and monthly bonus opportunity. Additionally, for eligible full-time employees, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits; paid time off and paid holidays; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock ownership plan. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background screening, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Landscape Structures is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Landscape Structures participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. See more here. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf