Assembly Team Leader

Since 1852 Smith & Wesson has empowered Americans with the freedom, equality, and security promised by the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. It is this sense of safety and security that frees us to pursue our goals and dreams, define our future, and fulfill the promise of America.BENEFITS Health, Dental & Vision Prescription Drug Coverage Employee Assistance ProgramGroup Life Insurance Disability Insurance Investment 401K Plan & Profit Sharing Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid Vacation, Holidays & Winter Shutdown Tuition Assistance ProgramEmployee Product Discounts Service Awards Location:Maryville, TNShift and Pay:1st shift: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm (M-F)Scope of Work:Supervise employees in a manufacturing environment. Work with Operations Supervisor to plan and assign work, ensure policies and procedures are being followed and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.Education and Experience:Education/Experience: Minimum -- High School DiplomaExperience: 1-3 years of supervisory level in Manufacturing (preferred)Competencies and Skills:Ability to lead and manage a team by training, coaching, and motivatingExcellent interpersonal (written and verbal) communication skillsAttention to detailType accuratelyPrioritize tasks and be able to switch tasks as neededAbility to follow and teach precise processesAbility to be trained to drive and use all types of forkliftsMicrosoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and OutlookWMS/WCS experience (SAP a plus)Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Managing throughput and continuous quality improvements within general guidelines of Lean manufacturingPerforming duties and sharing goals as part of a participative work teamRegularly communicating with Supervisor, team members and support personnel, all issues impacting product, production, quality and safety across shifts and departmentsProviding input to Supervisor related to budgeting of tooling, materials, etc.Scheduling day-to-day work and staffing (vacations/absences) of work teamUsing problem solving techniques to analyze, find root cause and permanently correct problems related to all aspects of cell operationProviding direct input to Supervisor regarding the evaluation of team members' performance and taking appropriate disciplinary action as necessaryMust be capable of filling in for assigned team members to maintain work flowAssisting Supervisor with leading personnel in day-to-day requirements; conducting team meetings, providing regular performance feedback and tracking performance of team membersAssisting Supervisor with the supervision of personnel, including hiring and retention, performance management and disciplineAssisting with department planning over a 30-day time span and preparing action plans to achieve resultsNOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.Physical Demands:Works in a manufacturing environmentAble to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionallyAble to stand, sit, stoop, squat and walkNOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:Within any of our facilities, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing and distribution operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.The following Personal Protective Equipment is required:Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floorThe use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.Revised 5.8.23