Team Lead - 3rd Shift

UFP Technologies is a designer and custom manufacturer of comprehensive solutions for medical devices, sterile packaging, and other highly engineered custom products. UFP is an important link in the medical device supply chain and a valued outsource partner to most of the top medical device manufacturers in the world. The Company's single-use and single-patient devices and components are used in a wide range of medical devices and packaging for minimally invasive surgery, infection prevention, wound care, wearables, orthopedic soft goods, and orthopedic implants.

Location: This position will be on-site full-time in Newburyport, MA. The position holder will need to be within commuting distance (within 45 min).

Opening is on 3rd Shift!

Team Leader Duties / Responsibilities:

• Oversees safety protocols in assigned area, as well as proactively asking operators for safety suggestions.
• Completes injury reports when needed, escalating to Safety and Management.
• Oversees daily operations of production line(s) to ensure timely completion of product schedules while maintaining quality standards.
• Monitors and coaches operator's behaviors related to all company policies and procedures.
• Participates in coaching discussions and performance management feedback.
• Mentors and coaches temporary employees, offering feedback, and participates in offer letter meetings.
• Conducts and documents required operator training, ensuring documentation is reported correctly.
• Troubleshoots and corrects operational problems as they occur, submitting help desk tickets in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates competence using Epicor, including creating and closing travelers and identifying and correcting labor transactions.
• Works under general supervision from the Production Supervisor/Manager, supervises the training and work of Machine Operators.
• Assists in production / replaces absent workers when production needs dictate.
• Acts as backup when Supervisor is not available.
• Ensures production data accuracy.
• Leads the 5S initiative in their assigned area, following established guidelines.
• Supports and encourages continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintains area production board.
• Monitors inventory controls.

Team Leader Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Minimum 2 years manufacturing experience.
• Ability to use quality measurement devices accurately.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing processes.
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to interface with other departments frequently and effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions regarding schedule changes.
• Bilingual: Spanish strongly preferred.

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UFP Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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