Paint Line Team Leader I

About the role

Wabtec is looking for a Paint Line Team Leader I in Buffalo Grove. You will lead a group of people who assemble or operate small machines to produce quality work, keeping output flowing smoothly to match customer demand within a department or cell. The role involves developing and releasing the daily schedule, solving problems through team input and promoting safety, 5S, continuous improvement and lean manufacturing tools.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, release and enforce the daily schedule so the team meets its target.
• Work with the team on safety, 5S, continuous improvement, cross-training and lean tools; Total Productivity Maintenance (TPM) may apply but with limited scope.
• Follow instructions from the Oracle system, Kanban cards, routers, blueprints, process standard sheets, spreadsheets, supervisors, managers and customers.
• Ensure a safe environment, good housekeeping and 5S in the area, and run stand-up meetings covering safety, quality, productivity, TPM, 5S and continuous improvement.
• Train employees on proper PPE and help set material and labor targets against BOMs and cost goals.
• Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance and product quality.
• Reduce customer rejects, maintain Kanban boards and review schedules to set priorities by start, due or ship dates.
• Analyze and resolve work problems, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

Required profile

• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, with 2 to 5 years of experience.
• Ability to read technical blueprints, BOMs and act as a problem solver and leader.
• Forklift license required.

Physical demands

• Lifting and moving up to 20 pounds occasionally.
• Close, distance and peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Frequent reaching, talking and hearing, and occasional standing, walking, sitting and kneeling.

Salary range: $30.00-$33.00 per hour. Benefits include health, welfare and retirement options, and an annual bonus may apply depending on eligibility.