• Continuous Improvement & Talent Planning: ­ Promote process improvement ­ Drive the talent planning and 1:1 development with direct reports and flow throughout the manufacturing organization ­ Identify training gaps of direct reports and recommend development training ­ Lead and guide department leads ­ Recognize and reward an employee for extra effort for an outstanding job or idea that proves very successful • Workload Management: ­ Ensure daily work schedules are adhered to and work through exceptions ­ Identify bottlenecks and make recommendations for opportunities for improvement ­ Provide feedback to Master Scheduler on workload levels, types, and available capacity ­ On-time delivery, provide job status and estimate of completion dates ­ Follow-up with leads daily to understand issues or concerns they may encounter ­ Monitor their daily routine to verify they are actively engaged with their reports and satisfying their needs and addressing their concerns ­ Ensure leads are productive and efficient ­ Fill-in for absent employees or help when needed • Team Management: ­ Actively support Leadership meetings ­ Monitor employee and department performance ­ Address issues timely through documented conversations ­ Drive accountability in all facets of operations • New Hires: ­ Ensure daily work is performed safely and all employees are adhering to the safety policy ­ Provide verbal reminders to employees about work policies, work start times, safety, work behavior, values, etc. • Inspection-specific: ­ Develop, mentor, and train employees to inspection techniques/procedures to ensure the product is inspected successfully in accordance with company and customer specifications ­ Guide others in best/proper use of a variety of inspection equipment • Demonstrate responsible behavior according to FVMT Values • Ensure the health and safety of oneself and others at all times as well as, communicate potential hazards to the appropriate personnel • Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager Education: • Required base minimum is a high school diploma or equivalent • Associate degree (or 5-8 years of manufacturing experience in a metal fabrication environment in lieu of an associate degree) Experience: • Minimum of 5 years of quality inspector experience in a metal fabrication environment required • Minimum of 1 year Lead Inspector experience preferred • Accurate blueprint reading experience • Effective verbal and written communication skills Specialized Experience: • Strong coaching and mentoring, motivation, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills • Ability to utilize a drawing, set up the correct tooling and measuring equipment needed to inspect parts to the company quality standards • Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, internet, and email Physical Demands: The physical demands described below are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to: • Frequently: sit, grasp/hold, fine manipulation of both hands • Occasionally: reach at shoulder, lift/carry, and walk • Seldom: stand, reach below shoulder, reach above shoulder Percent of job performed per Hours Worked: 0% - 15% Seldom 16% - 33% Occasionally 34% - 65% Moderate 66% - up Frequently Reasonable Accommodation Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Fox Valley Metal Teach is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Veterans, and people with disabilities. Other duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.