Team Lead

Every manufacturing project requires the supervision of a skilled and experienced person to guide the team in ensuring production efficiency and quality; and that is where the manufacturing team leader comes in. He/she exhibits great leadership skills by showcasing knowledge and skills to the team members, giving them direction to go about their tasks and duties on the job. The leader sometimes takes the wheel and shows his/her team members practical ways to execute difficult tasks. This gives the team members a clear direction of how to tackle such tasks on their own in the future. The job description of manufacturing team leaders involves motivating members of the team to harness their potentials and work harder for the execution of projects. The team leader recognizes the contributions of every team member and encourages them to work together in harmony, sharing ideas and maintaining good relationships in the execution of production tasks. He/she places the safety of the team members in high esteem and educates them on safety tips and procedures to adhere to during manufacturing process. He/she also instructs them on how to handle emergencies that may arise in the course of work and ensures that the manufacturing site is free of any form of danger and is safe for team members to do their job. As part of safety measures, the leader also ensures that all workers have protective gear and clothing before going to site to work to safeguard themselves against production hazards. Requirements • Good physical fitness • Basic mechanical work experience • Must be safety cautious • Strong ability to motivate, lead, and give direction to team members • Have good time management skills • Possess excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate effectively with all members of the team from various backgrounds • Solid knowledge of machine capabilities and manufacturing processes • Exceptional ability to read, understand, and interpret production routers accurately • Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively relate with team members and the management • Excellent organizational skills and profound ability to schedule multiple activities and resources for efficient and effective utilization • Solid knowledge and experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement practices and procedures • Strong experience with machining or/and manufacturing process