Lead Hand/team Leader - Strathroy, Canada - Andersen Corporation

Andersen Corporation

Verified Company

Strathroy, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

KML Windows Inc., a division of Andersen Corporation, is currently seeking one day shift Value Stream Lead Hand and one afternoon shift Value Stream Lead Hand. The incumbents of this position will be responsible for ensuring the continuous flow of production to meet planned output while identifying and escalating issues and improvements and determining the sequence of work in the operation through people and processes.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Understand, promote, and model Andersen's Values, Andersen-Strathroy operational procedures/policies, the Employee Handbook, and Quality & Environmental programs
Responsible for the daytoday direction and support of the manufacturing T1 team members
Establish and maintain respectful communication and relationships with other team members and encourage teamwork with other departments
Coach, train, and support employees within the value stream. Ensure that employees are trained, qualified, and capable of performing their assigned work
Lead shift startup and standdown meetings
Lead the resolution of complex problems within work area
Ensure daily inspections are completed and conduct planned inspection audits on each shift
Maintain T1 boards with relevant and current information/data
Instruct and organize the department work force for required daily activities
Participates when required to investigate all nonconformance to Company polices/procedures/rules/regulations and provides the Supervisor with information and documentation for corrective action
Ensures their team members comply with quality guidelines and follow quality control plans
Ensures team members follow Standard Operating Procedures (Standard Work) established for each workstation
Actively engage in continuous improvement efforts, utilizing all Lean Manufacturing (AMS) tools provided
Maintain and improve workplace organization by following defined housekeeping and organization expectations; support and participate in 5S process
Required to adhere to all Health and Safety programs in accordance with the OHSA. Audit daily for potential hazards in the workplace
Proficiently perform all jobs within a designated area and demonstrate a willingness to rotate and crosstrain in other areas to maintain flexibility and adaptability
Continually monitor quality, breakdowns, or problems on a daytoday basis to ensure production targets are met
Ensure that all workinprocess and any/all product is correctly identified and dispositioned
Ensures fairness to direct reports, and encourages and participates in the opendoor resolution process for employee relation issues
Provides input into the Performance Reviews of peers
Meet quality expectations by producing acceptable parts, recording scrap, documenting quality checks, identifying nonconforming and cull material reporting, and following proper processes to disposition them
Maintain proper documentation for production and equipment
Perform other duties across the plant as needed as directed by supervision or management

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma, GED or equivalent
Previous Assembly/Supply experience in manufacturing processes
Conducts themselves in a professional manner when receiving or providing feedback/information, whether it is positive or constructive
Able to maintain confidentiality, and use discretion and tact
Basic working knowledge of computer functions and keyboarding
Possess strong organizational, analytical, and problemsolving skills
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) & able to take instruction/direction well
Demonstrates a sense of urgency to complete work on schedule & able to work effectively under pressure
Demonstrates a positive attitude with the ability to interact effectively with other departments and management
Approaches each day and each challenge with a positive attitude
Must have the ability to work flexible shifts and/or additional hours in order to meet customer and timeline requirements

Shift:

Afternoons (Monday
Thursday, 10hour shifts)
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, KML Windows Inc. will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require._

We are committed to demonstrating mutual respect and appreciation of our similarities and differences so that each employee can realize his/her potential and we exceed our customers' expectations.

ANDERSEN CORPORATE VALUES
Each employee is responsible for upholding these values in their daily activities.

INTEGRITY:
Taking pride in our commitment to do the right thing by demonstrating fairness, integrity and high ethic