EON Team Leader bei Trystar

Job Title: EON Team Leader

Job Description:

Trystar is at the forefront of advancing power solutions, charged and driven by a committed, dynamic team, tackling complex challenges, and creating innovative solutions. We’re looking for motivated, driven, and talented individuals eager to be part of the future of power.  Safety and integrity aren’t just buzzwords; they are the north star guiding us as we aspire to wow our customers every day. We’ve created power solutions that are not only durable and unique but are also the result of exciting teamwork from every corner of our organization.   Individually and collectively, every team member at Trystar plays for each other and strives to deliver unmatched value and 100% accuracy to our customers every single day. Our cutting-edge headquarters is in Faribault, MN, a facility that is partially solar- and wind-powered by our own microgrid! You’ll find that we’re also pushing boundaries across the country at our additional facilities in Troy, MI; Houston, TX; Merrimack, NH; Burnsville, MN; Waukesha, WI; Pointe-Claire, Quebec; and Murfreesboro, TN.  

Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, we are in search of an EON Team Leader, for our Troy MI facility. This position plays a critical role in achieving our strategic objectives. Trystar’s EON Team Leader position is an important part of Trystar’s plan to become the world’s foremost custom solution provider. 

Under the direction of the Production Supervisor, EON Team Leader is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the activities of a team of EON assemblers in a manufacturing environment. They play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and high-quality assembly of components according to engineering drawings and specifications. In this role you will get to lead a team of production associates to execute production, improve and implement effective manufacturing processes, utilize concepts of lean & 6 sigma to drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement, while working to achieve key performance metrics and meeting/exceeding customer expectations.

We are looking for people who believe in our guiding principles and values of:

• Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived.
• Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right.
• Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success.
• Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity.
• Play for each other – We’re a team.  We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness.
• Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive.
• Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way.

In this role you will get to: 

• Team Supervision: Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to the EON team, ensuring they work cohesively and efficiently to meet production targets and quality standards. Partner with area Supervisor in determining weekly schedules employees, including authorizing overtime based on business needs.
• Work Allocation: Arrange and control daily team activities to ensure smooth workflow, quality production, inventory accuracy, and timely delivery. Assign tasks and projects to team members based on their skills, expertise, and workload capacity, ensuring a balanced distribution of responsibilities.
• Quality Control: Monitor the EON assembly process to ensure components and assemblies meet required quality, environmental, and safety regulations and standards. Conduct regular inspections and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Work Coordination: Coordinate with other departments, such as engineering, procurement, and production planning, to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of projects.
• Training and Development: Identify training needs and provide coaching to team members to enhance their skills and knowledge in assembly techniques and equipment operation. Lead and motivate individual and team development in the EON department. Drive positive recognition in work area. 
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure that equipment is properly maintained and in good working condition. Coordinate with the maintenance team for repairs and preventive maintenance activities.
• Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and best practices to maintain a safe working environment. Conduct regular safety meetings and ensure team members are equipped with the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate processes and procedures, seeking opportunities for improvement in efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness. Create the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment by ensuring that standardized work and processes are followed, needed adjustments are implemented and the area is compliant with safety and 5S requirements. Be a change agent within the department driving continuous improvement & waste elimination.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of production data in Epicor, work progress, and any issues or challenges encountered during operations.
• Performance Evaluation: Provide input regarding team and individual performance. Provide feedback to supervisor and HR department in cases of progressive discipline. Conduct periodic performance evaluations for team members, providing feedback and recognizing achievements. Address any performance issues and work towards continuous improvement.
• Help Supervisor in tracking attendance and timecard accuracy of hourly associates.
• Support with mentoring hourly associate in work area and facilitating problem solving.
• Willing to work overtime as needed to meet production needs. 
• Build assemblies, from start to finish, to print specifications including laying out and physically mounting devices to assemblies, wiring to print and OHM testing panels to ensure that it is built according to print. Must be able to interpret electrical schematics with the assistance of electricians. 
• Assemble small components including electrical wiring related to circuit boards.
• Read, understand, and utilize engineering and manufacturing documents, including bill of material, assembly drawings, assembly work instructions, wiring schematics and diagrams. 
• Follow work order directions and safely produce the quantity of parts required and withing the required specifications. 
• Complete and maintain all required documentation necessary in the operation. 
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned. 
• Complete the final wiring of cabinets by installing the panels, routing the wires, harnessing wires, and stripping/lugging wires as needed.
• Electrical wiring within enclosures.
• Must adhere to all the PPE requirements to perform the job safely, this includes but is not limited to, Eye, Hand, Feet, and Hearing protection. 

Job Requirements: 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma 
• Advanced knowledge in assembly
• Intermediate knowledge in wiring assembly
• 2 years’ experience in manufacturing environment  
• Production experience in fast-paced, continuous improvement changing environment. 
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Computer literacy, including MS Word, Excel, and MRP transactions (Epicor preferred)
• Excellent people skills with a proven ability in supervising, coaching, and training employees
• Strong understanding of inventory control, cycle counts, put away, and material transfers 
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to adapt & thrive in a fast-paced/high growth work environment.  
• A passion for Trystar, its culture, and a commitment to deliver on growth and performance metrics

Benefits: 

• 401 (k) with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• PTO
• Sick Time
• Employee Appreciation Time
• Paid Holidays

Trystar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals and to fostering a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.