Applications Team Leader - Embelex

Job Description
REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES:
Activities and duties will vary depending upon the functional area assigned. Activities may include, but are not limited to:
General:
Performs the same or similar duties of the employees more than 20% of the time. Leads the team, but does not have direct reports.
Applies advanced skills to the position or specialization.
Designated a “Lead” or “Working Supervisor”
Orients, trains, assigns and checks the work of junior level employees.
Duties and tasks reflect substantial variety and complexity.
Independently resolves advanced questions and problems by referring to established procedures and policies. Rarely refers to a higher level.
Works independently;
receives minimal guidance.
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned tasks and goals.
Leading:
Monitor and evaluate team members, and adjust training where needed.
Act as a team role model and change-agent.
Positively lead and influence team members to partner together to achieve individual and business goals.
Acting as liaison, represents the Team in general interfacing with the rest of the organization.
May provide input to management regarding individual team member performance.
Operations
Maintain quality control processes to ensure products/services meet quality standards;
lead implementation of process improvements.
Translate goals into team priorities and respond to production needs.
Assist Manager with production flow, staffing schedule and resources to budget and plan.
Communicate and monitor key operational metrics.
Ensure best practices and standard operating procedures are being followed by conducting frequent business audits.
Follow the Employee Handbook;
obtain approval from the production manager for any exceptions.
Ensure that all reports follow the Standard Operating Conditions and training instructions.
Collaborate with other functional areas to resolve problems and develop improved manufacturing processes.
Provide leadership for team-based continuous improvement projects.
Make efforts to reduce manufacturing waste and process complexity.
Assist as needed with maintaining all timekeeping, overtime and vacation records and schedules.
Analyze and draw information for daily operational needs and improvement for the team. Provide prompt problem solving for key issues.
Responsible for key operational measures within the business unit (service, quality, productivity, cost, safety).
Supervises the daily work schedules of employees involved in performing a combination of:
HP and Screen Printing, Calendaring, LaseX, Wedding, Guillotine, Inspection, Packaging, Shipping, receiving, loading and unloading, stacking, picking, packing and palletizing finished products. Determines space requirements for storage and schedules delivery and distribution of products, parts, and accessories to achieve distribution objectives and meet customer requirements. Prepares and analyzes WIP reports to identify slow-moving and/or order priorities.
Cultivates and reinforces appropriate group values, norms, and behaviors. Identifies and analyzes problems, plans, tasks, and solutions.
Represents the team, presenting team suggestions and recommendations on processes and procedures in accordance with organization cost, quality, and productivity goals.
Maintain quality control processes to ensure products/services meet quality standards;
lead implementation of process improvements.
Ensure best practices and standard operating procedures are being followed by conducting frequent business audits.
Lead 5S activities, housekeeping, and recycling programs. Lead the efforts to create a safety conscious environment;
be actively involved insafety initiatives. Lead monthly safety meetings and daily safety huddles.
Collaborate with other functional areas to resolve problems and develop improved manufacturing processes. Make efforts to reduce manufacturing waste and process complexity