The Team Lead plays a key role in supporting the Department Supervisor by overseeing day-to-day operations and leading a team of Lab Technicians in the assigned area, ensuring work is performed in line with quality standards, company procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Acquire and develop a detailed understanding of the products, processes, and equipment within the assigned area through on-the-job training and experience.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to discipline, integrity, and work ethic, setting an example for team members while learning and growing in the role.
- Assist in leading activities for associate techs, production techs, and senior production techs, while actively learning leadership skills and responsibilities.
- Ensure associates are following all processes for their assigned location, including safety procedures, with guidance and support as needed.
- Help resolve process problems by utilizing established problem-solving methods, technical resources, and collaborating with associates and management to minimize downtime and maximize process yields.
- Support supervisors in meeting daily production goals, learning how to contribute to meeting team and production objectives.
- Provide production data as required for the functional area and develop understanding of key production metrics.
- Maintain open communication with facility management and other teams within the location, learning effective communication strategies.
- Participate in the calibration of equipment and tooling, maintaining documentation per ISO Standards for all DST equipment and processes while learning best practices.
- Support the team in consistently meeting Key Operating Measures such as Quality Control, Breakage Costs, Equipment Utilization, and On-time Delivery.
- Take on additional responsibilities and perform special projects as assigned by leadership, gaining exposure to different aspects of the operations.
- Actively review workforce performance by tracking relevant metrics and learning how to direct associates effectively.
- Solicit feedback from associates on missed opportunities and successes, while actively learning how to identify areas for improvement.
Benefits
- Health care
- Retirement savings
- Paid time off/vacation
- Various employee discounts
