• Follows standard work where available; helps to document standard work for their team and function and monitor adherence by their team to documented standard work.
• Responds immediately to team members issues; first line of defense for teammates when issues impede their ability to perform their work safely or efficiently.
• Work with support functions and their manager to ensure rapid response to issues
• Facilitate the daily plan for their team, assign work and ensure performance to plan
• Review performance of team members to identify where training or development may be required; work with their manager to help address any performance concerns/issues
• Update the tier boards and lead daily tier meetings
• Ensure team members understand key performance indicators (KPIs) and embrace goals set for the team
• Align team with strategic goals by working with the team to identify ideas or projects for process improvement and all elements of people, safety, quality, delivery, cost and innovation.
• Coach and train team members from onboarding through daily operations, identify any gaps and work with their manager on plans to close them.
• Work with fellow team leaders to improve performance across the value stream.
• Identify roadblocks that are inhibiting progress; seek help from leadership and support when required.
• Communicate performance and progress to team, direct manager, production system management and/or customers.
• Encourage and lead a culture of continuous improvement and systematic problem solving
• Frequently interface with team by being available on the shop floor.

• Reading, writing and basic math skills
• PC literate with experience in MS Word, Excel and ERP database programs
• Forklift certification preferred (may be trained at ELMA)
• Works on assignments that require judgment and extensive detail
• Must be trained and proficient on all aspects of Material Coordinator I and II
• Prepare for the day prior to team arrival to allow for a smooth kick off and limited down time before work begins for the shift
• Must be willing to work overtime when needed to meet delivery commitments and support the team
• Must be able to work and lead in an extremely diverse, factory/production environment
• Must maintain a positive attitude and possess great people skills
• Must hold safety as the top priority for themselves and their teammates
• Must represent Elma in a positive and confident way
• Must take ownership and strive for continuous improvement

• High school graduate or equivalent, some college preferred
• 5-8 years related warehouse experience in a production environment

Company: Elma
This is a full time position