**Manufacturing Team Leader**

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**Location:** Stuarts Draft, VA, US **We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified**

**Location:** Stuarts Draft

**Department:** Operations * The Manufacturing Team Leader will provide leadership to the team(s) under the incumbents shift & area of responsibility to coach and enable Associates to be successful in meeting or exceeding team goals in safety, quality, service and cost in an environment of continuous improvement, engaging Associates and using HPS infrastructure as the primary management system

* Drive resolution of issues preventing the team to achieve daily targets by effectively managing relationships with support functions under appropriate sense of urgency.

* Where applicable conduct employee performance and development reviews, provide constructive feedback for performance improvements, personal development, and conflict resolution.

* Support, model, and promote Hollister Cultural Beliefs and plant culture. Interpret and apply company policies in a consistent manner

* Ensure Associates complete all appropriate training and that it is recorded

* Spend at least 70% of the time on the floor managing performance, coaching Associates, and confirming appropriate standards are being followed.

* The Manufacturing Team Leader will monitor and provide developmental coaching for Associates growing into leadership roles within the team.

* Monitor metrics that impact Team performance and address shortfalls in achieving goals and targets, as it relates to associate performance.

* Recognize and reward Associates for achievements through use of approved programs.

* Facilitate team meetings and ensure shift hand-off meetings occur to relay crucial information across teams and shifts.

* Manage staffing levels to ensure plans are executed, maintain cross-training matrices.

* Assist Value Stream Management in identifying skills needed for each team (leadership, technical, experience, etc.)

* Interview and select candidates for team positions.

* Bachelors Degree Preferred

* Three (3) years of working experience in a formal or informal leadership position (shift leader, group leader, management resource, etc.) is preferred

* Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

* Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

* Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build and maintain trust in a team environment

* Critical Thinking and problem-solving techniques (5-Y, etc.) preferred

* Lean Production System/Operational Excellence (5S, LSW, VPM, etc.) preferred

* Familiarity with manufacturing ERP systems and shop floor data acquisition preferred

* Medical Device or other FDA related manufacturing experience preferred