OPK Machining Team 1 - Team Leader

OPK Machining Team 1 - Team Leader, 1st shift Mon.-Fri. 7am-3pm

Req #17126

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits-effective on date of hire
• Generous paid time off benefits and 10 paid Holidays
• 3 weeks plus 2 days of PTO
• Paid lunch time
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401k plan with company match

WELL-BEING 

• Low-cost nutrition and mental health visits 
• Up to $150-off your gym membership annually 
• Discounted Pet Insurances for your furry friends
• Access to individualized financial planning meetings 
• Employee Discount Program with savings on electronics, home goods, gym equipment, and more
• Discounted family caregiving support 

CAREER GROWTH 

• Tuition Reimbursement 
• On-site Training Programs 
• Defined Career Path for advancement in role and compensation 
• New Hire On-boarding Training Plans 

Our top-notch work environment includes:

• Climate Controlled in the summer months
• Clean & Comfortable Setting

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Responsible for achieving utilization goals as established for the Clean Room, production standards and scrap rates, meet or exceed the goal.
• Responsible to maintain a workforce with associates that understand and are able to perform assignments with a positive demeanor.
• Provide direction, training, leadership and motivation to the Clean Room Team.
• Responsible for ensuring all associates understand and follow policies and procedures.  The ability to give immediate constructive feedback to associates.

• Provide feedback to the supervisor for input on 30, 60, 90 day & annual reviews. 

• Oversee 2nd shift along with 2nd shift supervisor to ensure all actions are met and standards are followed.
• Oversee and train the 3rd shift cleaner for the clean room.
• Maintain and improvements for 5S standards through the clean room.
• Follow our procedures and GMP to avoid non-conformances.
• Participate in root cause analysis and 5 Whys, as required.
• Effectively communicate with shift supervisor and Needle support team on manufacturing issues.
• May act as a runner/floater in the clean room. 
• Creates the rotating schedule for the clean room.
• Achieve on-time delivery rate for the team and value stream.
• Communicate w/ the needles planner on incoming product, avoid shortages on product.
• Minimize the use of overtime when meeting the customers’ needs.
• Other duties as necessary.

Minimum Education/Experience Required

• Minimum 2-3 years manufacturing or production experience as an operator, inspector or finisher
• Prior experience directing and supervising other associates is preferred

Minimum Training/Knowledge/Skills Required

• Excellent leadership, computer, communication and organizational skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities with many time constraints.

Associate will be expected to attend safety meeting/training, serve on the facility safety committee, if asked, and participate in hazard analysis and resolution.

We offer market competitive compensation. Potential salary range for this role is $22.00.-24.00   Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.