Team Lead (2nd shift- $26.50/hr)

Company / Location Information

APCOM, an acronym for Appliance Components, is a leading global manufacturer of reliable water heating and appliance components that provide product differentiation at a competition price.  Founded by Mike Grace in 1969, APCOM started in a 10,000 sq. ft. building and has since grown to three locations in the United States as well as facilities in Mexico, China and India. Our international locations focus on local markets and best practices are leveraged between all facilities.  In 2001, APCOM joined the A. O. Smith Corporation family of companies and manufactures 75 million parts annually, with 60 million produced in the United States.

Primary Function

APCOM's climate controlled facility in Franklin, Tennessee, manufactures electric thermostats, pipe nipples, dip tubes, elements, and burner assemblies.  The Production Team Lead (2nd Shift) position supports the department supervisor in a Lead role comprised of a department of 25+ base operators and setup operators.

We Offer

Regularly Scheduled Hours:  2nd Shift - Monday through Friday; 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm CST (some OT during the week and occasional Saturdays)

Hourly Rate of Pay: $26.50/hr ($25.50/hr base plus $1.00/hr shift differential)

Bonus Opportunity: $1500

• $500 at 90th day of hire, $500 at 180th day of hire, $500 at 365th day of hire

• Must not be on a corrective action for attendance to qualify for bonus payments

Benefits:

Work in a climate controlled facility.  Medical, Dental, and vision start on Day 1!  Our comprehensive benefits package also includes life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401k, tuition assistance, and employee discounts on Aquasana water filtration products.

We are a drug-free facility and require all employees to pass a drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Reinforce a safety culture among employees and address any safety issues immediately
• Assign jobs to employees based on the production schedule and give direction as needed
• Conduct pre-shift meetings
• Be able to clearly answer employee’s questions concerning work processes and schedules
• Provide training when necessary
• Ensure employees have all necessary tools and resources to complete tasks efficiently and safely
• Build teamwork among employees in the department
• Communicate issues to the Supervisor on a daily basis
• Maintain high employee morale
• Ensure that department is kept clean and organized
• Promote continuous improvement activities
• Comply with all safety, quality, and procedure requirements as noted in the applicable Work Instructions
• Complete A. O. Smith Leadership Training and other development training as required
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Must be able to walk/stand for entire shift

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Supervisory/Leaders experience
• HS Diploma or GED
• Basic computer knowledge required: Microsoft Office and SAP experience preferred
• Ability to inspire and motivate others
• Communicate effectively with employees and management
• Must be able to read a production schedule

ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.