Description
WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
If you want to reshape the world and discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers. We’re one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain’s remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse, and passionate team members collaborating across the globe.
We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.
The Team Lead is responsible for ensuring that all employees are fully trained and consistently follow all safety, quality, and production procedures. The Team Lead will serve as a mentor and trainer for his/her team with the goal of No One Gets Hurt, Zero Defects to the Customer, sense of urgency, customer centricity, and Producing plastic components, tools, fixtures, and dies. The Team Lead will manage and prioritize work requested from the Tooling Department (including R&D samples and Prototypes) and will make sure the team provide feedback to internal and external customers. The Team Lead will also be expected to machine orders as needed to meet the (internal) customer needs.
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
Responsibilities:
· Work with all employees to complete work orders in accordance with the schedule. Provide input/feedback to the Supervisor and Scheduling/Production/Manufacturing Engineering/R&D when potential issues are discovered in the schedule. Identify/facilitate router corrections so the supervisor can initiate QAD Change Requests. Machine special/expedite orders as needed to meet delivery schedule.
· Mentor and Train new employees on job skills, safety, and quality procedures. Lead by example. Cross-train employees. Sign off on the effectiveness of training conducted based on established performance metrics/goals to recommend employees for promotions.
· Participate in safety inspections, audits, and other safety activities; identify/correct unsafe acts and conditions. Be an active leader of the 5S team in your area. Apply and sustain 5S principles in your respective work areas – complete action items in a timely manner. Even when the supervisor is not available, conduct daily stand-up meetings with all employees. Monitor employee adherence to company policies (e.g. punctuality, cell phone usage, smoking, etc.) and provide feedback to the Supervisor.
· Be able to machine most items made in the department and ensure parts conform to the drawings. This includes:
o Read blueprints, sketches, specifications, or CAD and CAM files for making tools and dies.
o Compute and verify dimensions, sizes, shapes, and tolerances of work pieces
o Set up, operate, and operate conventional machines, Lathes, Mills Grinders EDM.
o File, grind, and adjust parts so that they fit together properly
o Test completed tools and dies to ensure that they meet specifications
o Smooth and polish the surfaces of tools and dies
o Single point threads various types.
o Ability to manufacture parts with verbal instructions.
o Grind tool to detail drawing.
· Provide feedback to (internal) customers about any improvements needed (e.g. program, fixtures, speeds, tooling, etc.)
· Participate on process improvement teams, and other continuous improvement activities. Participate on WCM teams, Capital Projects, WCM Ideas, etc. Attend meetings, actively participate, and fulfill assignments. Motivate and assist employees in generating cost saving and process improvement ideas.
· Maximize machine up-time by ensuring Autonomous Maintenance checklists are completed in your area in accordance with the procedure. Also prepare maintenance work order requests on equipment as appropriate and submit them to your supervisor for approval.
High School Diploma or GED is required.
College degree or vocational certification is preferred.
5+ years of Toolmaker experience is required.
2+ years of supervisory or lead experience is preferred.
Employee is responsible to:
· Know and understand the quality and safety policies.
· Complete all quality and safety training required for the specific position.
· Follow all quality and safety rules and procedures and remind others.
· Commit to addressing and reporting any unsafe condition or quality issue immediately.
Be empowered and speak up when unsafe behaviors are observed, or quality issues arise and to not place blame while investigating these issues.
TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN
High School Diploma or GED is required.
College degree or vocational certification is preferred.
5+ years of Toolmaker experience is required.
2+ years of supervisory or lead experience is preferred.
Employee is responsible to:
· Know and understand the quality and safety policies.
· Complete all quality and safety training required for the specific position.
· Follow all quality and safety rules and procedures and remind others.
· Commit to addressing and reporting any unsafe condition or quality issue immediately.
Be empowered and speak up when unsafe behaviors are observed, or quality issues arise and to not place blame while investigating these issues.
A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
This position is subject to export controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Qualified applicants for the position must meet the ITAR definition of “U.S. Person” at 22 C.F.R. 120.15 as a: U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise a protected individual (including for example refugees and asylees).
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
BENEFITS IN JOINING US
Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:
· Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
· Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
· Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
· LiveWell Wellness Program
· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
· Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
· Retirement and Protection – Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
· 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
· Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
· Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
· Group Legal
· Identity Theft Protection
· Auto and Home Insurance
· Pet Insurance and Discounts
· Back-up Child & Elder Care
· PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ well-being and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the local pay range for this position, which is $32.00 to $40.00 per hour, depending on experience. This hourly pay rate offered can vary depending on location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. In addition to the hourly base pay rate, this position is eligible for periodic bonus payments/a quarterly bonus. The targeted bonus amount can be up to 7.5% of the hourly rate based on company and individual performance measures. The total annual target cash range (Hourly Pay Rate plus Bonus, annualized (40 hrs./week * 52wks)) for this position is $71,552 to $89,440. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and, by nature, can vary based on company and individual performance and are not a guarantee.
Additional Pay Incentives for This Role Include:
· Standard Overtime (Hourly Rate * 1.5)
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