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American Outdoor Brands Corporation Team Lead - Assembly in Springfield, Massachusetts

Supervise employees in a manufacturing environment. Work with Cell Coordinator to plan and assign work, ensure policies and procedures are being followed and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Managing throughput and continuous quality improvements within general guidelines of Lean manufacturing
Performing duties and sharing goals as part of a participative work team
Regularly communicating with Cell Coordinator, team members and support personnel, all issues impacting product, production, quality and safety across shifts and departments
Providing input to Cell Coordinator related to budgeting of tooling, materials, etc.
Scheduling day-to-day work and staffing (vacations/absences) of work team
Using problem solving techniques to analyze, find root cause and permanently correct problems related to all aspects of cell operation
Providing direct input to Cell Coordinator regarding the evaluation of team members' performance and taking appropriate disciplinary action as necessary
Must be capable of filling in for assigned team members to maintain work flow
Assisting Cell Coordinator with leading personnel in day-to-day requirements; conducting team meetings, providing regular performance feedback and tracking performance of team members
Assisting Cell Coordinator with the supervision of personnel, including hiring and retention, performance management and discipline
Assisting with department planning over a 30-day time span and preparing action plans to achieve results
Regular attendance (as defined in our policies) is required

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by business needs and conditions.

TEAM LEADER LEVELS

Reflecting Team Leader's individual skill set and skill set of personnel Team Leader supervises.

MFTL01 -- Team Leader - Maintenance

A - Machine Maintenance (L3)

B - Machine Maintenance (L2)

C - Facilities Maintenance (L2)

MFTL02 -- Team Leader - CNC/Polisher

A -- CNC Machine Operator/Polisher (L3)

B -- CNC Machine Operator (L2)

C -- CNC Machine Operator (L1)

MFTL03 -- Team Leader - Forge

MFTL04 -- Team Leader - Shooter/Heat Treat

A -- Shooter (L3)/Furnace Operator

B -- Shooter (L2)

C - Shooter (L1)

MFTL05 -- Team Leader - Plater

MFTL06 -- Team Leader - Preventive Maintenance

MFTL07 -- Team Leader-Machine Oper/Rev. Repair

MFTL08 -- Team Leader - Logistics

MFTL09 -- Team Leader - Tool Setter

MFTL10 -- Team Leader -- Assembly/General

TEAM LEADER PAY RANGE GUIDELINES

Minimum (up to $1.50 over rate of job class supervised)

Midpoint (up to $2.50 over rate of job class supervised)

Maximum (up to $3.50 over rate of job class supervised)

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUPERVISED

23507 -- Machine Repair Technician

23503 -- Service III Team Mbr -- Maint.

MCO112/13114 -- CNC Operator/Polisher

MCO111 -- CNC Operator

MCO110 -- CNC Operator

MSF133 -- Forge Team Member

MAS105/MST004--Shooter/Furnace Oper.

MAS104 - Shooter

MAS103 - Shooter

MSL139 - Plater

MTM232 -- Preventive Maintenance

13100/MRR101 -- Production Team Member/Revolver Repair

MLS228 -- Logistics Team Members

MCO113 -- Tool Setter

13200 -- Assembly Team Member

Team Leader Level Details:

For each level the Team Leader must be able to, and there must be a business need for the Team Leader to perform in the job class corresponding to that level
Team Leaders wishing to ascend to a higher-level Team Leader position, must demonstrate satisfactory performance in that higher job class (by reviving a former skill set or through documented training in that new job class)
Team Leaders rated as "Meets Expectations" will receive annual increases until the midpoint of their range is reached
After the midpoint of the range is reached, increase percentages will be measured based on the Team Leader's proximity to the maximum of their range
Team Leader pay rates will be capped at the maximum for their range
Team Leader pay ranges will be reviewed each year as part of the annual compensation process

Education and Experience:

High School/GED -- Associate's Degree preferred,
Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
Minimum requirement 1-3 years in the following (pending assigned position)
Maintenance
CNC Machine Operation
Polishing
Forge
Heat Treat
Shooting
Plating
Assembly
Manual Machine Operation
Shipping/Receiving/Mailroom

Competencies and Skills:

General knowledge and experience with manufacturing operations and equipment, assembly or precision components
Must have working command of the English language
Must be able to communicate in English verbally and in writing (verbal instructions, written memos and instructions)
Basic computer skills required

Physical Demands:

Must be able to stand, sit, stoop, squat and walk
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

Within the Smith & Wesson manufacturing facility, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required:

Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor

The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear

Revised:

6/2/21