Protolabs
3D Printing
TeamLead
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“Team Lead at Protolabs. Skills: Production workflow, Quality metrics, Team management. Manage production workflow during shift. Delegate jobs to ensure work is prioritized properly”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting
Lift up to 70 pounds, Work near moving mechanical parts, Work in high, precarious places, Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, Exposed to fumes or airborne particles, Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, Risk of electrical shock, Exposed to vibration, U. S. Citizens, Lawful permanent residents, Foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma or equivalent, Minimum 2 years of experience in a Protolabs additive manufacturing production department, Demonstrated Leadership ability, Demonstrated ability to identify scheduling constraints and effectively communicate with Production Management team in order to minimize lead time of large production runs, attention to detail, Able to work safely with sharp tools/objects including hobby knives, utility knives, files, abrasives, rotary tools, general cutters and more, Excellent communication and collaboration skills, Ability to effectively teach, train, and coach others, Able to read and write in English fluently and do basic arithmetic, Proficient use of a computer and experience with Windows software, analytical, organizational and planning skills, Must be able to effectively follow and give directions, Must have the ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of both hands to grasp, manipulate and work on small objects, Excellent punctuality, Wear all required PPE (gloves, lab coats, etc.)
Nice to Have
6+ months of experience in a Senior role within production
What You'll Do.
Manage production workflow during shift
Delegate jobs to ensure work is prioritized properly
Track quality metrics during shift
and customer complaints
Monitor and assess daily work performance of team
Correct and advise team members as needed
Report concerns to the Supervisor
Ensure compliance and high level of quality for
Seek ways to improve processes and procedures
Exemplify departmental and company policies and procedures
Advise team members on policy expectations
Manage training records quality control documents
Manage team to-do lists
Coordinate team members to ensure tasks are completed
Review and CQE defective parts
Enter rebuilds as needed
Serve as a subject matter expert for the
Back-up other roles within the team
Act as a liaison between other departments
Assist Supervisor in managing appropriate staffing levels
Aid in the hiring process
Attend meetings with Supervisor for updates and status
Execute and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Report equipment concerns to the Supervisor
Troubleshoot minor part
Perform light maintenance on equipment and tools
Maintain a clean and safe production environment
Assist with restocking of supplies
Assist in the removal and disposal of contaminated
Maintain a clean and safe work area and
Assist in general cleanliness and maintenance of the
Observe and champion Protolabs Safety and Quality policies
Maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships
Perform other responsibilities as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Seniors; Liaison between departments; Work with Supervisor
Communication Scope
Give directions
Full Job Description
## Description Be yourself at Protolabs Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams. Why Protolabs? We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. ## What you will do Manage production workflow during shift and work with the Seniors to delegate jobs as needed to ensure work is prioritized properly and completed as efficiently as possible to meet the required ship dates. Track quality metrics during shift, including send-backs, rebuilds, and customer complaints and work with the supervisor on managing those metrics and ways to improve them. Responsible for the monitoring and assessment of the daily work performance of members during the shift, correcting and advising as needed, and reporting these and any other concerns to the Supervisor. Ensure compliance and high level of quality for team processes and procedures, and continuously seek ways to improve these processes and procedures. Exemplify departmental and company policies and procedures
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