Line Lead

Job Overview

TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) is a $12 billion global technology leader. Our connectivity and sensor solutions are essential in today’s increasingly connected world. We collaborate with engineers to transform their concepts into creations – redefining what’s possible using intelligent, efficient and high-performing TE products and solutions proven in harsh environments. Our 72,000 people, including over 7,000 engineers, partner with customers in over 150 countries across a wide range of industries. We believe EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS – www.TE.com.

The Line Leader will report to the area supervisor. They will have production responsibility for the running of the area and maintain the production metrics on an hourly/shift basis. The expectation of the zone leads time will be working in the area as a working leader, covering for absence or holidays and maintain the efficient and safe running of the area. 
The shift pattern: Days

Job Responsibilities

• This role involves working on the line as a primary function, up to 80% of working time.Work with Production Supervisor to ensure staff in place to ensure customer demand and the production schedules are met on a daily basis.
• Lead required Go / Tier 1 meetings at start of each shift.
• Complete shift hand over meeting with other line coordinators.
• Support Supervisor in completing the training matrix, highlighting cross-training gaps and recommending training plans for the line.
• Act as first point of escalation for line issues and if necessary escalate to engineering, quality and area supervisor. Work to resolve issues quickly to limit impact to the line.
• Work closely with support teams such as Quality and Engineering Technicians, and when necessary with Engineering, Supervisor, Quality and Materials / Warehouse to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Observe, maintain, coordinate and complete standard work.
• Update production metrics through the shift to ensure and facilitate timely updates and identify deviations to plan.
• Identify and highlight continuous improvement opportunities.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions and to ensure zero lost time accidents.
• Participate / input to operator appraisal process.
• From time to time may be required to participate in other projects and improvement activities.
• Be the point of contact for area in the absence of the supervisor.
• Lead and work in a safe manner that is compliant to company health and safety policies and procedures.
• SAP expert for the line and first point of contact for SAP issues.

What your background should look like:

Qualifications

• HETAC Level 6 or Level 7 in a relevant discipline an advantage
• Leadership or supervisory experience is an advantage.
• Experience in problem-solving and using Lean tools.

Key Requirements

• Proficient in MS office applications. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) an advantage.
• The ability to work effectively within teams and able to work on your own initiative.
• Sound decision making and organizational skills.
• Self-starter with good motivational and inter-personal skills.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Flexible and willing to work within changing priorities and promote change.
• Ability to effectively manage a simultaneous range of diverse activities.

Competencies