Job Description

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is the brand name of Deere & Company, an American corporation that manufactures agricultural machinery, heavy equipment, forestry machinery, diesel engines, drivetrains used in heavy equipment, and lawn care equipment.

Job Title: Team Lead

Location: Dubuque, IA, 52001

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Visa sponsorship is not available, now or in the near future, for this position.

Shift: 5.30AM-3.00PM

Job Description:

• Is responsible for achieving departmental/area goals and objectives. Supervises semi to highly skilled production and/or maintenance employees on an assigned shift to ensure the manufacture of products within established delivery, quality, safety and cost standards.

• The supervisor is the first-line liaison between the production employees and the management staff and thus also serves the function of representing the company's interests with the shop floor staff.

Duties:

• Establishes employee environment regarding communications, feedback and overall guidance.

• Ensures that assigned personnel have appropriate training, work instruction and tools to successfully do their job.

• Monitors Control Plans, troubleshoots workmanship problems and generally supervises production activities to ensure that manufactured products meet or exceed all established quality requirements.

• Administers employee policies, practices, procedures and work rules appropriate for the unit.

• Monitors individual and line performance and takes corrective action including discipline, as needed and responds to complaints to insure the Company and employees adheres to policies, practices, procedures and work rules.

• Determines manufacturing and/or distribution priorities based on the production schedule and makes daily assignments including filling vacancies and assigning overtime in order to adhere to the Customer Delivery date.

• Plans for maintenance of equipment and facilities to maximize the uptime and utilization of capital equipment assets.

• Monitors and makes corrections to stay within the department operating budget targets.

• Directs departmental continuous improvement plans and activities.

• Implements and monitors safety programs and housekeeping.

Job responsibilities for the position

• Supervise and lead a team of production workers, ensuring that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities through Safety, Quality, and Delivery.

• Collaborate with management to develop production schedules and ensure that production targets are met

• Identify skill gaps and provide ongoing training and development opportunities for team members.

• Provide constructive feedback on performance and hold team members accountable for their contributions.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging team members to share ideas for process enhancements.

• Ability to work daily and weekend overtime as dictated by production needs.

Skill set requirements

• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team, fostering a collaborative environment.

• Skill set to address and resolve conflicts within the team effectively.

• Excellent Communicator, who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment.

• Strong skills in making timely and effective decisions based on available information.

• Knowledge of workplace safety standards and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.

• Competent using Microsoft Office

Educational requirements:

• Degree or equivalent work related experience.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

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