Team Lead (Direct) - Upfit

Position Description for: Team Leader (Upfit)
Department: Upfit

Reports to: Production Supervisor
Employment Status - Full time: ü Non-exempt: ü

Job Summary:

To organize and communicate work assignments to the Upfit Installers assigned to the department, plan and provide materials needed for workstations, and assist the Production Supervisor in any specified activities.

Essential Functions:


* Reviews production schedule to plan the tools, routers, and materials needed for production schedule.


* Provides training to Upfit Installers.


* Sub-assembly or pre-assembly of steel cabinets, partitions, ladder racks and other related items on or adjacent to the assembly line.


* Installation of sub-assembled or purchased items.


* Pre-assembly and installation of electrical components and alarms as required.


* Pre-assembly of items to be stowed for shipping.


* Inspection of parts and assemblies as required.


* Monitors and verifies the work of Upfit Installers.


* Assists the Production Supervisor with any problems / scheduling.


* Retrieves router from Production Control and determine material needs and tools required.


* Runs first part for Upfit and assure proper dimensions.


* Reviews router with Upfit Assembler.

Instructs assembler on proper installing for production and assures that proper safety equipment is in use.


* Completes proper documentation (i.e.

Quality Verification Sheet, Router, etc.).


* Completes Deviation Requests as necessary.


* Follows all safety guidelines.


* Handles other essential tasks as assigned.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


* Match VPO's and BOM's to vehicles.


* Build and install interior/exterior components, other related items into vehicles using VPO, BOM and production drawings with minimal instruction from supervision.


* Follow wiring diagrams, schematics, etc.

for electrical installations.


* Maintain reasonable production standards for sub-assembly and line assignments.


* Assist with training as instructed.


* Maintain quality standards.


* Complete necessary forms and/or paperwork as required.


* May be required to operate a motor vehicle.


* Perform other miscellaneous and non-recurring duties as assigned.


* Recycle materials as required.


* Maintain a safe plant environment while practicing good housekeeping in work areas.

Qualifications:


* Follow instructions.


* Work independently or with others.


* Understand and carry out written and oral instructions.


* Read and understand BOM's, VPO's and assembly drawings.


* Prepare and complete records and forms per company procedures.


* Maintain accurate records.

Physical Demands - Employees in this position frequently:


* Climb, bend, kneel, crawl, squat, reach, twist, reach overhead, lie prone on a continuous basis.


* Stand or walk much of the shift.


* Remain physically active for extended per...