Coating Applicator 2 Team Lead presso TrueNorth Steel

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for various application processes on the exterior and interior of the products that we produce.  These processes include; surface preparation, application of coatings and inspection of finished products all while meeting customer and/or our internal quality specifications.

ESSENTIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Follows all company Safety and Quality policies.
• Be trained in surface preparations using blast and solvent cleaning processes and application of coatings products.
• Establish knowledge of how to read Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Product Data Sheets.
• Able to follow verbal or simple written instructions and procedures. .
• Assist in the loading/unloading of product onto flatbeds/trailers.
• Operate forklift and overhead crane.
• Willing to work flexible hours that includes overtime and weekends as needed.
• Prompt and dependable attendance.
• Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the TrueNorth Steel Game Changer Definition.
• Participate in building a strong culture to positively impact site yearly retention goals.
• Will support and strive for safety in all areas of the site. This includes resolving safety problems that arise and completing the required paperwork to close the actions items.
• Drive employee engagement by hosting one-on-one discussions with shop floor employees.
• Prepare and administer, with shop supervisor assistance, employee’s yearly goal check ins and annual performance review.
• Apply root cause analysis and actively participate in the closing of site Corrective Actions (CA’s) and Non-Conformances (NC’s) to ensure our internal and external customers receive the highest quality product.
• Time and Labor Management
• Review and make corrections daily to labor time reporting.
• Review and approve or deny PTO requests for direct reports.
• Approve bi-weekly time sheets for Payroll.
• Review and correct labor reporting in jobs in ERP system.
• Continually supervise direct staff to produce manufactured products, organize and monitor workflow on the shop floor.
• Identify issues, problems, and solutions in areas of safety, quality, and production.
• Maintain safe and clean work environment through leading by example and assisting Shop Supervisor in monitoring the proper use of equipment and resources.
• Oversees the day-to-day functions of their assigned department by providing guidance and direction.
• Maintains an adequate supply of tools and consumables required to keep the shop floor producing efficiently.
• Helps to reduce production costs without compromising the quality of the end products.
• Enforce safety rules with their team members to avoid them getting injured in cases of accidents and production hazards.
• Ensures that all team members wear protective gear during production and all safety items are installed and are functioning correctly.
• Inspect work done by team members to ensure that they meet company standards of good quality.
• Prompt and dependable attendance with a willingness to work flexible hours including overtime or weekends as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of two years' experience in Coating preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Leadership Skills to positively impact those they are leading.
• Training and experience in personnel management.
• Applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of complex tasks.
• Good understanding of company policies and procedures
• Extensive experience in the application of exterior and interior coatings
• Able to perform simple maintenance on application equipment
• Ability to perform quality inspections on all coatings
• Mentors and trains lower level of applicators
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions and the trait of being dependable and trustworthy. Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Uses effective methods, resources and interpersonal skills to help build a cohesive team.
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task and perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to make decisions to take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal and look beyond the standard solutions.
• Knowledge of Coating Inspections