Leader I - Assembly Area(1st Shift)

The Coleman Company, Inc.

Job Description

Job Title: Leader I

Department:

680 Plastics

Reports To:

Production Supervisor

Job Code:

050S

FLSA Status:

Hourly Non-Exempt

Prepared Date: April 2009

Updated:

May 2015

Summary:

Assists in coordinating and monitoring activities of workers and machines engaged in plastics production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following:

Insure operators have been trained on JSA's, safety and PPE for the machines they are assigned to

Responsible for production output of machines they are assigned, keeping quality and cycle time per requirements

Initiate and track training of personnel as required

Make machine and programming changes as required

Monitor and maintain material handling system

Maintain 5/S initiative

Make product sets, including molds, fixtures, plugs etc. as required

Do color changes

Complete all required documentation

Troubleshoots to maintain smooth flow of production or product shipments, instruct employees on the job as necessary

Plans and issues work assignments as instructed by supervision to maintain department schedules

Assist with production problems

Helps make job estimates

Reports irregular conditions such as non-observance of standard procedures, equipment failures and production slowdowns

Initiates requisitions for materials and supplies

Reports needed maintenance

Observes all safety rules

Supports team objectives

Other duties as assigned

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills are a must

Ability to troubleshoot machinery

Must be able to work a weekend shift

Must be able to work overtime as needed

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises Coleman employees and contingent workforce employees.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization?s policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies

Oral Communication:

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Teamwork:

Contributes to building a positive work environment.

Interacts with fellow team members to build morale and maintain a sense of Coleman pride.

Change Management:

Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

Leadership:

Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others.

Quality:

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Uses feedback to improve overall quality of finished product.

Adaptability:

Adapts to changes in the work environment and production schedules.

Must be able to perform multiple tasks.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED and six months to one year experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a minimum of one year manufacturing experience. Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions presented in English.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Forklift License

CPR Training Certificate

Lockout/Tagout Training

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative 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 regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Personal Protection Equipment Requirements

Safety glasses

Steel toed shoes

Hearing protection