ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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1 Job Description Job Title: Department: Location: Reports To: FLSA Status: Production Team Leader (029) Administration (40) Insteel Wire Products, Gallatin, TN General Manager Exempt SUMMARY Supervises work of assigned personnel on assigned shift, including employee relations, safety, and training. Responsibility also includes production scheduling, quality assurance matters, inventory and purchase of operating supplies. Works daily to ensure assigned areas of responsibility are working at risk lowered to ALARA specifically in an effort to achieve ZERO HARM. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization s policies and applicable laws. Other duties may be assigned. Team Leader (65%) Directly supervises work of assigned personnel on assigned shifts, coaches and supports all persons assigned to ensure personal growth to reach their maximum potential. Responsible for employee relations, housekeeping, safety, production problems, training, cost on individual shift. Leads by example. Prepares required production reports, prepares for oncoming shift, prepares required personnel attendance documents, and verifies hourly time sheets. Schedules employee overtime as needed. Coordinates with shipping related to finished goods storage and location. Coordinates scrap and inventory related functions to maintain a correct inventory. Completes evaluations, documentations, administers corrective actions, and recognizes performance. Supports and administers policies, and promotes a positive environment. Attends staff meetings and conducts shift meetings. Relays information in a manner that is conducive to a safe and efficient environment. Quality Assurance (10%) Tests all finished goods and enters quality data into production system in the absence of the Quality Technician. Aids in development and installation of quality improvement methods (continuous improvement) and cost-saving ideas. Initiates preventative action to ensure all performance standards are met. T:\HR\Job Descriptions\TNS JDs\Production Team Leader-TN.docx - 1 -

2 Scheduling (5%) Generates work orders to comply with the production schedule. Coordinates with the cleaning house to assure rod supply for production demands. Complies with all requirements related to both the Oracle and Maximo systems. Safety (10%) Conducts and reports Safe Behavior Audits. Trains employee in safe behavior and includes in audits. Conducts safety training as required. Recognizes potential hazards and unsafe behavior and initiates corrective measures. Team Leaders, or designee, will attend monthly Safety Meetings. Conducts weekly risk assessments. Operational Excellence (5%) Leads and participates in department brainstorming sessions. Maintains active Continuous Improvement projects in a PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act/Adjust) format. Leads and participates in plant-wide continuous improvement initiatives. Other (5%) May be required to assist with maintaining operating supply inventories. Assists in maintaining a correct and organized die inventory. Attends extensive personal growth training during off-scheduled hours. Recognizes problems, draws conclusions and takes appropriate action to resolve problems. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization s policies and applicable laws. Directly may supervise 10 or more employees as assigned per rotation in the Production Department(s) of Wiredrawing, Stranding, and Packaging. May indirectly supervise employees in Maintenance and Shipping. Direct responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, checking, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; maintaining quality standards; and maintaining quantity standards. Indirect responsibilities include assigning and directing work. 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. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE The education requirements and experience requirement listed here indicate the minimum basic educational knowledge and minimum previous work-related experience required by the job duties of the position. Education: Four years high school Knowledge of arithmetic, English, and grammar. Accuracy in checking, sorting, counting and other routine procedures. Oral and written communication equivalent to a high school diploma. T:\HR\Job Descriptions\TNS JDs\Production Team Leader-TN.docx - 2 -

3 Experience: A minimum of 3 years previous work-related experience is required. Individual must have above average interpersonal skills with the ability to coach and develop individuals. An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS None COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES Diversified duties involving an intensive knowledge of a restricted field and a wide range of procedures. Requires judgment in the analysis of facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems and in the determination of action to be taken within the limits of standard or accepted practice. CONFIDENTIAL DATA Works with some confidential data that, if disclosed, might have adverse internal or minor external effect. 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. Walk and move around Talk or hear (normal or corrected) Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 30 pounds as needed Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Reach overhead with hands and arms Stretch Stand Sit Climb or balance Rotate body from sitting and standing position Use hands to feel, touch, grasp or grip tools, objects, or handles Perform repetitive movements Taste or smell Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100 pounds with mechanical assistance as needed Vision requirements of this job include: Constant observation Near acuity Far acuity Depth perception Distinguish color T:\HR\Job Descriptions\TNS JDs\Production Team Leader-TN.docx - 3 -

4 Peripheral vision Dim or bright lights Frequent change of focus The use of mechanical controls includes Buttons Knobs Levers Cranks Pedals EQUIPMENT USED Calculator Machinery such as drawing machine, strander, and packaging machine with responsibility for repair, maintenance, adjustments, and set ups. Testing devices such as Tinius Olsen testing machine and R-400 extension meter Measuring devices such as micrometer Computer Routine office equipment such as telephone, fax, copier, printer, etc. Hand tools Vehicles/heavy equipment such as tow motor WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is responsible for minimizing accidents within the facility and for following established safety policies and procedures during performance of this job. Extremely undesirable working conditions. Continuously (more than 70%): Very loud noise Dust Dirt Moving/dangerous machinery Heat (non-weather and weather-related) Cold (weather-related) Wet or humid conditions Oil, grease, solvents Slippery floors, ramps, etc. Vibration Outside weather T:\HR\Job Descriptions\TNS JDs\Production Team Leader-TN.docx - 4 -

5 Electrical shock hazard Work at heights Travel REQUIRED PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/DEVICES Continuously (more than 70%): Earplugs/Hearing Protection Safety goggles/glasses Safety shoes Aprons Masks Respirators Gloves T:\HR\Job Descriptions\TNS JDs\Production Team Leader-TN.docx - 5 -