Production Team Leader bei Red Spot Paint & Varnish Co., Inc.

Red Spot Paint & Varnish was founded in 1903 in Evansville, Indiana. We supply interior and exterior high-performance coatings for a world of plastics and automotive markets. We pride ourselves on being a company that has continued to thrive and grow in our community for over 120 years! Red Spot strives to provide an exciting work environment and avenues to give back to our community. If you have a strong desire to work for a leading, global coatings company in the development of new, innovative products, then Red Spot is where you want to be!

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced person to join our Operations team as a Production Team Leader on 1^st Shift at our Evansville, IN facility. The main purpose of this position is to complete the daily/weekly production schedule and manage its planning while assisting with the coordination of production manufacturing related activities to meet customer demand and requirements. Maintain the facility to ensure a safe, healthy, quality, and efficient work environment for all employees. This role is responsible for identifying and implementing process improvements related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and employee morale.

Responsibilities:

• Delivery of Schedule – Ensure that the schedule and customer demand is met. Communicate with appropriate Red Spot personnel regarding the schedule.
• Quality of Product – manage the scheduled manufacturing of products to ensure customer satisfaction is met, while working towards continual improvement efforts to error-proof processes, thus decreasing hits per batch, eliminating scrap and improving First Time Quality.
• Budget/Safety – review process efficiencies to ensure safety and minimize costs in the manufacturing process as it pertains to man hours per batch, gallons manufactured per man hour, etc.
• Physically assist in all areas of the facility as needed – serve as a back-up to other personnel when assistance is needed. Must show willingness to always support and step in to work together to get the job done through promotion of teamwork.
• Aid in Policy Creation - Aids in the creation of policy design with managers and Human Resource Dept., first line of union grievance step, timecards.
• Reviews work instructions – associated with the above-mentioned job title and regularly attends company-wide training on areas such as Corporate Ethics, Safety, Environmental, etc. Assist with employee development by ensuring they are trained, and training hours are recorded.

Qualifications:

• GED and/or High School diploma required
• 4-year bachelor’s degree is preferred
• 3-5+ years of experience in direct paint manufacturing
• 1-3+ years of Managerial Experience.
• Lean Manufacturing training/certifications are preferred
• Any combination of equivalent education and experience in Supervision/Management Position.
• Employee must pass a color blindness test
• Ability to speak and read English fluently and/or bilingual.

Abilities/Competencies:

• Excellent computer and data entry skills – MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; capable of relating to individuals at all levels of the Organization.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate, detailed files and records, and comply with appropriate record keeping requirements.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks and employees, in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, make decisions, resolve issues, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of customer information, company formulations, raw materials, vendors, etc. As well as all Company information and matters.
• Ability to mentor other employees/departments on manufacturing process
• Ability to aid and participate in policy creation with managers and human resource department.
• Shows initiative and drive.
• Ability to interpret, train, and enforce company policies, including Quality/EHS procedures and policies, and all applicable government regulations.
• Strong knowledge of customer base, production lines, processes, and all other areas of Operations.

Physical Demand/Working Conditions:

• Walking around in department and throughout company to perform various tasks and obtain items.
• Use of hands/wrists; uses various office equipment including computer, phone, copy machine, etc.
• Stand for long periods of time on concrete surface.
• Talking on phone, talking in person with fellow employees.
• Ability to travel to customer sites or other buildings on premises.

Red Spot offers:

• Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan (401k) with company match
• On-site & near site medical clinics at no cost to employees and dependents
• Paid Holidays and Vacation Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance for employees and dependents

Red Spot Paint & Varnish Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Red Spot Paint & Varnish Co., Inc. will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals and applicants.

For more information, visit www.redspot.com/careers/