Job Description:

You’ll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:    

• Responsible for leading and coordinating teams in manufacturing areas in order to meet production schedules and meet required safety, quality, cost, delivery, and team objectives 

• Orient, train/develop, motivate, counsel and assist team members in work instructions, production standards, and the balanced flow of work and problem resolution 

• Perform all related supervisory and human resource functions (work assignments, attendance documentations, incident reports, performance evaluations/counseling) 

• Assist in production scheduling/planning, quality, material flow and equipment maintenance 

• Audit quality and safety reports and processes to determine cause of issues/problems and ensures necessary corrections are performed to maintainstandards 

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships within team environment 

• Assign work and special projects to team members to develop work experience and flexibility  

• Requisition resources (supplies, tools, etc.) and expedite as required 

• Act as backup for all team members  

• Contribute to team effort by performing related tasks as needed to assist in overall goals 

• Other duties and projects as determined by production and business needs 

   

The TOOLS you’ll bring with you:   

• 5+ years of professional work experience in a production environment.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills 

• Demonstrated knowledge of production systems and techniques

• Ability to understand and use work planning skills

• Lead a team to manage and support the day-to-day operations and activities of the facilities effectively and efficiently.

• Solicit feedback from Managers, Team Leads and Associates related to performance and take corrective action when needed.

• Work with direct manager to ensure appropriate staffing levels; Lead in the recruitment, hiring, promoting, and terminating processes as needed.

• Set schedules according to workload, approve payroll, and serve as back up for the Manager when needed.

• Provide timely, ongoing communication to ensure the appropriate dissemination of information to department leaders.

• Conduct or delegate shift start-up meetings; communicate information related to culture, safety, production, accuracy, recognition, and facility/HR updates to keep team members informed.Develop a cohesive team that is committed to the success of Milwaukee Tool.

• Foster a high degree of morale among associates, including providing feedback, recognition, and rewards.

• Provide formal and informal feedback on an ongoing basis to develop talent.

• Lead the annual performance evaluation review process and follow documentation process internally.

• Identify and grow future team leaders within Milwaukee Tool.

• Advise on employee corrective actions including recommendations for termination.

• Maintain and enforce a clean and safe working environment.

• Drive safety processes and hold team members accountable for compliance including, but not limited to, adhering to safety incident reporting/protocols.

• Experience leading, coaching, and empowering team members.

• Strategically minded, and results-focused, takes ownership of team success.

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to manage the team successfully and asses needs around multiple projects/priorities.  

• Results-focused, takes ownership of team success.  

• Able to problem-solve quickly and execute solutions effectively.  

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles 

• Experience with inventory costing concepts 

• Understanding of the Pareto principle and philosophy 

Physical and Weightlifting Demands:

• Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling of tools and boxes.

• Standing for long periods of time, as well as repetitive motion.

• Operate manual pallet jacks (Operation of other equipment is a plus!).

• Able to work in various temperature conditions.

• Ability to lift and/or move objects up to 50lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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