Value Stream Lead I Logo Pick na The Antigua Group Inc

Description

Purpose of Position:

· Supports the Value Stream Team by ensuring smooth flow and preventing interruptions by replenishing materials and supplies at workstations, removing waste, and performing other intermittent tasks.

· Supports the Value Stream Manager and Supervisor in continuous improvement activities regarding SQDIP (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, and Productivity) 

Essential Functions:

· Supplying raw materials, parts, tools, and supplies to workstations at the right time and in the right quantity

· Removing waste materials and empty containers from the production area. 

· Helping production team members with any issues or challenges they may encounter. 

· Performing non-routine tasks like transporting finished goods, moving Kanban cards, updating status boards, and helping with changeovers. 

· Identifies waste-elimination opportunities to Value Stream Manager or Supervisor (VSM/VSS) and support corrective action plans

· Supports team to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory and Productivity metrics (SQDIP). 

· Notifies VSM/VSS of any concerns regarding all HR, Safety, and Security work policies, specific work instructions, and quality system requirements.

· Behave, speak, and treat others in a respectful manner while supporting workflow.

· Participate in kaizen or improvement project teams 

· Perform transactional functions such as routing, inventory adjustments, generating cycle counts, restocking 

Other Non-essential Functions:

· Other duties as assigned.

Education, Background and Skill Requirements

· Minimum 1 year Antigua experience in Heat Seal, Embroidery, or Warehouse

· High School diploma or equivalent

· Focused on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction

· Good analytical skills. With minimal instruction, must be able to operate numerous software systems on a computer, tablet, or handheld equipment

· Strong team player. Must be able to guide associates to other work areas in a polite manner. 

· Good oral communication skills with the ability to effectively interface with a variety of people at various technical and management levels 

ENVIRONMENT: Production and Warehouse

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is rarely required to stand/or sit. The employee constantly uses hands to: finger, handle, feel or operate objects and computer keyboards. The employee is constantly required to walk, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, squat, turn/twist, reach and talk, hear, and smell.

The employee must constantly lift, carry, push or pull up to 20 pounds and/or frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 60 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subjected to moving mechanical equipment, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures and workspace restrictions.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

Employees will be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include: eye protection, gloves, face shields, and protective shoes. Contact lenses are allowed in all areas.

The duties listed in job descriptions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING

External hiring into this position may be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check and possible credit history review.

Antigua Apparel is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The purpose of this description is to assist in ADA compliance and is not intended for other purposes such as collective bargaining, or compensation.