Foreman / Team Leader

Gordon, Inc.

Foreman / Team Leader

Bossier City, LA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Job Summary:

    The Team Leader will oversee and manage production shift employees and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and quantity standards.

    Supervisory Responsibilities:

    · Trains and manages production employees on the assigned shift/department.

    · Oversee the daily workflow and assignments of the production shift.

    · Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

    · Ensure smooth and efficient management of the production process.

    Duties/Responsibilities:

    · Oversees production operations on assigned shift.

    · Prepares work schedules to ensure efficient operations.

    · Maintains knowledge of processes and equipment.

    · Ensures that products are identified, weighed, and warehoused correctly.

    · Troubleshoots issues that arise.

    · Notifies the maintenance department of equipment problems.

    · Ensures that the employees comply with applicable safety regulations, policies and procedures.

    · Ensures paperwork is completed and signed correctly.

    · Reads blueprints, schematics, or similar documentation.

    · Ready to actively support and engage in the production process to ensure seamless operations with a hands-on approach, as needed.

    · Understands and follows Job Safety Analysis for this position.

    · Wears eye protection and any other designated PPE.

    · Performs other related duties as assigned.

    Required Skills/Abilities:

    · Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production operations and machinery.

    · Excellent supervisory and leadership skills.

    · Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    · Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

    · Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

    · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

    · Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

    · Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to complete reports and logs and respond to emails.

    · Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.

    · Basic ability in mathematics, reading, and writing.

    · Must be able to read a tape measure

    Education and Experience:

    · High school diploma or equivalent required.

    · Minimum of 3 years of experience in team leadership and/or direct supervision of a manufacturing group, preferred.