Line Leader, Production

Brother USA

4.6

(7)

Bartlett, TN

Why you should apply for a job to Brother USA:

  • 4.6/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.6/5 in supportive management
  • 86% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 100% would recommend this company to other women
  • 100% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Brother supports a healthy work-life with benefits like hybrid work, flexible hours, a dress-for-your-day mindset, & Flexible Fridays
  • Our ERGs offer women support, mentorship, and camaraderie, as well as cross-functional networking and leadership opportunities.
  • We provide opportunities for growth and success at every level through both facilitated and on-demand learning & development resources.
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    Position summary

    ned production lines. This position is responsible for quality, efficiency and safety being met according to the pre-established guidelines. This role also communicates with employees and management on the performance status of the assigned production line.


    WHAT YOU'LL DO


    Production Line Management

    • Learn and retain job knowledge related to all positions within the production line

    • Provide training to employees as required

    • Prepare assigned production line for model changeover to other model lines

    • Perform monthly calibration for all equipment used on production lines and maintain in the good standard at all times

    • Ensure tool and equipment check sheets are completed

    • Provide guidance, training, mentoring, coaching and development to Assemblers on the production line

    • Ensure production targets are met daily

    Quality

    • Identify and execute improvements as agreed upon with Supervisor, Production

    • Perform quality production check sheets and inform supervisor of issues found

    • Exhibit leadership abilities and enforce rules, polices, and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) procedures

    • Perform root cause problem solving to research and eliminate production defects

    Leadership Support

    • Know, understand, and support Brother's Strategic Culture Drivers

    • Place employees in the optimal position on the production line for efficiency and accuracy

    • Lead Team Members in the area using MDI and driving adherence to standard work

    • Ensure safety of employees and adherence to EHS requirements

    • Ensures all transactions and logs are executed correctly and in a timely manner

    • Ability to influence, coach, and lead others both directly and indirectly

    • Identify opportunities to eliminate waste and reduce costs

    • Consistently promote high standards through personal example

    • Provide feedback to the Management team to share ideas and improve operations, recommending, supporting, and implementing continuous improvement activities to optimize results and improve quality

    • Exercise considerable initiative/judgement in work methods and delegating work requirements/goals


    ABOUT OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE


    Education

    • High School Diploma (or G.E.D.)

    Experience

    • Minimum 5 years of experience working as a skilled Assembler in a high-paced production or manufacturing facility

    • Minimum 3 years of experience leading a team of hourly workers in a production or manufacturing facility

    Software/Technical Skills

    • Ability to use test equipment to troubleshoot, isolate, and repair defective products

    • Understand the principles of lean manufacturing and 5S

    Other Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

    • Ability to identify and suggest quality improvement opportunities

    • Strong written and oral communication and ability to communicate with both internal and external parties

    • Strong troubleshooting skills

    • Ability to coordinate the work of team members without direct management authority

    • Self motivated


    ADDITIONAL DETAILS FOR THIS ROLE


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    • The salary (or hiring) range for this position is $38,300.00 - $47,840 per year ($18.42-$23.00/hr.)

    • Starting salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location, and alignment with market data

    • Benefits include, but are not limited to, healthcare and wellness coverage, life and disability insurance, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and Paid Time Off. Details are available at https://mybenefits.nfp.com/Brother/2024/guidebook/


    WHAT WE OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES


    At Brother USA, we believe in investing in our employees and providing them with an environment that fosters growth, creativity, and a healthy work-life balance. Here are some of the benefits of working with us:

    • Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary and bonus program to reward your hard work and dedication

    • Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan with company match

    • Professional Development: We're committed to helping you grow in your career with opportunities for training and development

    • Work-Life Balance: We support your well-being with flexible work arrangements and a focus on work-life balance

    • Employee Engagement: Join a team that values your contributions and celebrates success together

    Learn more about our benefits: https://careers.brother-usa.com/benefits

    Learn more about life at Brother: https://careers.brother-usa.com/lifeatbrother

    Brother International Corporation has earned its reputation as a premier provider of home office and business products, home appliances for the sewing and crafting enthusiast as well as industrial solutions that revolutionize the way we live and work. Brother International Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Ltd. With worldwide sales exceeding $6 billion, this global manufacturer was started more than 100 years ago. Bridgewater, New Jersey is the corporate headquarters for Brother in the Americas. It has fully integrated sales, marketing services, manufacturing, research and development capabilities located in the U.S. In addition to its headquarters, Brother has facilities in California, Illinois and Tennessee, as well as subsidiaries in Canada, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Peru and Mexico. For more information, visit [2]https://www.brother.com.

    Brother International Corporation ("Brother") is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws. If you require any physical or other assistance in completing this application or any other aspect of the application or interview process, a reasonable accommodation will be made upon request.

    Why you should apply for a job to Brother USA:

  • 4.6/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.6/5 in supportive management
  • 86% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 100% would recommend this company to other women
  • 100% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Brother supports a healthy work-life with benefits like hybrid work, flexible hours, a dress-for-your-day mindset, & Flexible Fridays
  • Our ERGs offer women support, mentorship, and camaraderie, as well as cross-functional networking and leadership opportunities.
  • We provide opportunities for growth and success at every level through both facilitated and on-demand learning & development resources.