Team Lead

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on. These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases. OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).

This role is based onsite in our Elon assembly facility and has a base schedule of Monday through Thursday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ability to work overtime as needed is required.

About the Role:

The Team Lead is responsible for leading a diverse team, ensuring the efficient and high-quality production of products. This includes monitoring work progress, training employees, and communicating production goals and procedure changes. We are looking for individuals with a strong understanding of the assembly process and prior experience in a Team Lead role. In addition, Team Leads must have high attention to detail, the ability to communicate effectively, skill in critical thinking and problem-solving, and a strong focus on quality and efficiency.

 

 

What You'll Get to Do:

• Lead safety toolbox talks, participate in monthly plant safety meetings, & 6S Kaizen events.
• Perform in process layered audits to ensure procedures are being followed and documentation is being completed thoroughly.
• Maintain LDM boards with correct data, owners, and actions.
• Update hour by hour boards to demonstrate team performance and work order status.
• Review and execute work-center schedules for on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with Maintenance department to ensure machine uptime status is optimized.
• Assign daily tasks & duties to operators.
• Manage rework and scrap process.
• Maintain accurate inventory data on all components counted for scrap, excess, etc.
• Maintain FIFO and WIP lanes.
• Lead and participate in kaizen events aimed to eliminate waste and to increase productivity.
• Work with training coordinator to develop team members. 

 

 

What You Bring to the Role:  

• Associates degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Must demonstrate integrity in all aspects of performance.
• Ability to perform work in a safe manner.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 10 hours).
• Skill in critical thinking or using logic and reasoning to identify the strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems.
• Skill in problem detection and solving or recognizing when something is wrong, or likely to go wrong, and using critical thinking to execute a solution.
• High attention-to-detail, including the ability to accurately follow instructions and execute production.
• Ability to manage a diverse group of people.
• Ability to disseminate information thoroughly and accurately to a multilingual population.
• At least 1-3 years of leadership experience as a team lead or a similar role.

This role is based onsite in our Elon assembly facility and has a base schedule of Monday through Wednesday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ability to work overtime as needed is required.

About the Role:

The Team Lead is responsible for leading a diverse team, ensuring the efficient and high-quality production of products. This includes monitoring work progress, training employees, and communicating production goals and procedure changes. We are looking for individuals with a strong understanding of the assembly process and prior experience in a Team Lead role. In addition, Team Leads must have high attention to detail, the ability to communicate effectively, skill in critical thinking and problem-solving, and a strong focus on quality and efficiency.

 

 

What You'll Get to Do:

• Lead safety toolbox talks, participate in monthly plant safety meetings, & 6S Kaizen events.
• Perform in process layered audits to ensure procedures are being followed and documentation is being completed thoroughly.
• Maintain LDM boards with correct data, owners, and actions.
• Update hour by hour boards to demonstrate team performance and work order status.
• Review and execute work-center schedules for on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with Maintenance department to ensure machine uptime status is optimized.
• Assign daily tasks & duties to operators.
• Manage rework and scrap process.
• Maintain accurate inventory data on all components counted for scrap, excess, etc.
• Maintain FIFO and WIP lanes.
• Lead and participate in kaizen events aimed to eliminate waste and to increase productivity.
• Work with training coordinator to develop team members. 

 

 

What You Bring to the Role:  

• Associates degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Must demonstrate integrity in all aspects of performance.
• Ability to perform work in a safe manner.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 10 hours).
• Skill in critical thinking or using logic and reasoning to identify the strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems.
• Skill in problem detection and solving or recognizing when something is wrong, or likely to go wrong, and using critical thinking to execute a solution.
• High attention-to-detail, including the ability to accurately follow instructions and execute production.
• Ability to manage a diverse group of people.
• Ability to disseminate information thoroughly and accurately to a multilingual population.
• At least 1-3 years of leadership experience as a team lead or a similar role.
  

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan. We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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