Team Leader I at wabtec in San Fernando, California

Job Description:

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company's new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.


It's not just about your career... or your job title...it's about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters...do things that haven't been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.



Summary: A Team Lead I works at a factory or manufacturing plant, directing and overseeing the activities of assembly line personnel throughout their shift. Team Lead I generally split their time between offices, where they manage schedules and oversee production-reporting activities, and the production floor, where they direct employees.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.


Ensure a safe working environment, good housekeeping and 5's for your respective area and all of RICON


Conducts stand-up meeting with team members to discuss safety, quality productivity, TPM, 5S and CIA's.


Trains and ensure employees are utilizing proper PPE for each area.


Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.


Established plans to reduce and or eliminate internal and external customer rejects.


Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems. Identify root cause and implement corrective action.


Develops and provides input on assembly requirements needed to determine the total material and labor to meet BOM's and cost targets.


Setup and maintains Kanban boards to meet the start, due and delivery dates. Studies production schedules and estimates the hours required to complete job assignments. Reviews Kanban cards or other schedules to establish priorities based upon start, due or ship dates.


Interfaces with other departments to ensure customer order deadlines are met.


Maintains 99% or better OTD (on time delivery) performance with internal and external customers


Creates detailed schedule time lines to ensure customer shipment dates and equipment specifications are met.


Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules


Develops a process plan including people, resources, equipment, and floor space for each customer order.


Provides input on machine and assembly cell layout to ensure efficient flow of materials,


Use equipment and resources to increase efficiency and productivity of shop, department, or work crew.


Coordinates manpower requirements by increasing or decreasing personnel and overtime to meet changing conditions.


Maintains time and production records.


Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials.


Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.


Sets up machines and equipment.


Reports machine and equipment malfunctions to maintenance personnel.


Performs activities of workers supervised, including time keeping review and approvals of timecards for payroll.


Able to read and interpret blue prints, BOM's, Routers and other technical documents


Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.


Complete training spreadsheet for all new hires. Train employees on the technical aspects of the job.


Assigns jobs to assemblers and/or small machine operators.


Generates recovery plans in case of absences.


Provides information to supervisor or manager of problems or issues outside of scope of responsibility.


Creates, presents, and displays Key Performance Indicator reports. Maintains visual factory display boards.


Actively participates in Kaizen events and continuous improvement activities (CIA's).


With team, performs root cause problem solving analysis and completes corrective actions.


Reviews and assists team members with lessons learned.


Motivates, coaches and cross-trains members of the team to achieve production goals.



Qualifications:



To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



Education/Experience:



Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; one to 3 years of experience. Ability to interrupt blue prints of a technical nature, BOM's, leadership capabilities, and be a problem solver.



Computer Skills:



To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Order processing systems and Manufacturing software.



Certificates and Licenses:



Requires Fork Lift License



Supervisory Responsibilities:



Directly supervises 10-15 employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, training, planning, assigning, and directing work. Appraising performance; rewarding and information Supervisor of any disciplinary concerns; addressing complaints and resolving problems.



Work Environment:



The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; changes in temperature cold (non-weather); heat (non-weather) and vibration.


The noise level in the work environment could potentially be loud in some areas.



Physical Demands:



The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and taste or smell.


All salaried new hires must be fully vaccinated or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by date of hire to be considered for U.S.-based job, where permitted by applicable law and subject to requests for accommodation. Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the one dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.


Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles...people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.