Fabric Mgmt - Team Leader

Fabric Team Leader Asten Johnson is the leader in technical fabrics. Our drive to provide the best products and service in our industry is fueled by our associates and their drive to innovate. We want our associates to build careers here and become part of the fabric of our 230 year old company. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a workplace built on respect and purpose. Plans, assigns and supervises the work of associates engaged in a variety of operations. Reviews production schedules, material and manpower resources. Maintains workplace safety and the quality of work; meets production schedules, and trains, or assures training is carried out. Keeps necessary records, develops and presents reports and other documentation. Works to instructions, specifications and procedures, both written and verbal. Acts to maintain the integrity of processes and products. Performs related and additional duties as required. The ability to understand complex written and verbal instructions The ability to read and interpret complex documentation Leadership of associates Responsible for a Team of between 9-35 associates Responsible to key in production data for single production orders and/or end-of-shift production Time and attendance for associates Annual performance Reviews Review scheduling and adjust if needed Monitor production lines to ensure that product is made to the highest quality Disciplinary action with associates as needed about company policy Manage time off, i.e., vacation, personal time Manage overtime coverage for opposite shifts and up to shifts within the department Enforce/educate safety with the Team Communicate with the facilities department in the event of a breakdown within the department Experience in the operation of high-volume manufacturing equipment and the use of common hand tools Other duties as assigned Experience in nonwovens Operator training programs Mechanical or electrical aptitude Experience with fiber blending, carding, needle punch, winding, slitting, etc. Hands-on doer Fork Truck experience Lean manufacturing experienceISO knowledge Lock-out Tag-out Basic hazardous communicationPPEOn the job safety review Continuous standing Frequent walking Frequent pushing/pulling Frequent upper extremity use We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.