Team Leader

Grain & Protein Technologies is seeking a talented, passionate, and highly motivated professional to join our Paris, IL operation as a Team Leader - Fabrication.

The ideal candidate will assist the Production Supervisor by executing daily production plans in the Fabrication department.

Job Responsibilities



* Assist and support the Production Supervisor in meeting production and delivery schedules, budgets and targets.


* Lead shop floor employees ensuring daily production goals are met.


* Promote a work environment of continuous improvement through proactive process improvement programs as assigned by the Production Supervisor.


* Promote a team environment through effective communication and delegation.


* Act as a coach to shop floor employees.


* Maintain Skill Training Matrixes and train new hires job transfers.


* Participating Safety investigation and 5 Why investigations.


* Follow standard work practices and procedures.


* Maintain and report out on department KPI's (5s, Safety, Quality, production numbers) during daily Gemba walks.


* Assist with departmental communications (processes, toolbox talks, shift changeover reports, etc).


* Conduct cycle counting, ensuring inventory accuracy.


* Operate forklift as required.


* Hang parts on paint line.


* Paint parts in powder coating booth as needed.


* Utilize computer.


* Support all aspects of Safety and Quality Management systems.


* Backfill absent employees as needed.


* Other responsibilities as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications


* High school diploma or GED.

Additional education a plus.



* Strong leadership abilities and excellent communication skills.


* 2+ years of progressive responsibility or related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.


* Solid grasp of manufacturing concepts, methods, and manufacturing techniques to include but not limited to: Assembly, welding, machining, painting, and other related manufacturing methods.


* Prior experience in lean, flow-through manufacturing a plus.


* Knowledge in use of SAP or other related ERP application software preferred.


* Must be computer literate; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Lotus, and ERP Systems.


* Basic understanding of production planning and production control functions.


* Exceptional influencing and communication skills with ability to communicate at all management levels.


* Demonstrated ability to think conceptually with a real commitment to change and continuous improvement.


* Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to develop improved manufacturing strategies that will support Grain & Protein Technologies business objectives on a departmental basis.

Benefits and Compensation


* The expected hourly Pay rate for this role will be $27.38 to $32.53 based on experience.


* Up to 5% gainshare potential.


* Benefits will include the ability to elect healthcare and Welln...