Team Leader

CARFAIR - TEAM LEADER

Carfair Composites is a leader in fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) design and composites technology and has dedicated team members located in facilities between Winnipeg, MB (Canada), St. Cloud, MN (USA), and Anniston, AL (USA), Wausaukee, WI (USA) and Gillett, WI (USA).

POSITION SUMMARY

This position assists the production supervisor with all duties as assigned, excluding giving performance reviews and disciplinary action. The team leader ensures that all employees work within established regulations, policies and procedures with regards to health & safety, environmental, quality and production requirements. Team leaders work with their assigned team members to ensure that all parts and processes are completed to meet or exceed internal and external customer expectations in a safe, cost effective and timely manner.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

1. Leads assigned personnel to ensure that all employees are working safely, efficiently and diligently to meet quality standards and production schedules.

2. Leads, instructs and trains employees on an ongoing basis to perform the required job tasks within the department.

3. Organizes and prioritizes the work area and workload.

4. Encourages a positive team environment.

5. Maintains competency to perform all tasks associated with the area of responsibility.

6. Works independently with minimal direction using good judgement and initiative.

7. Fills in for any department staffing shortages due to vacancies or production demand.

8. Communicates effectively to assigned personnel and management team members.

9. Demonstrates the ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings and material specifications

10. Supports and sustains continuous improvement initiatives.

11. Presents a positive and professional image of the department and company.

12. Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience working as an effective team player.
• Strong computer skills.
• Effective communication skills, organizational skills, blueprint reading, chemical and safety training.
• Available for overtime and Saturdays, when required.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• We offer competitive wages with potential increases annually.
• Day 1 benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability programs.
• Day 1 401k eligibility with 100% vesting of employer match!
• The ability to advance your career with a growing company.
• Employee development through a variety of training initiatives.
• We enjoy numerous employee events throughout the year.

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable.

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