The Company
Quest Window Systems Inc (“Quest”) is a manufacturer of a window wall system designed for high-rise residential developments, based in Toronto, Ontario Canada. Quest services clients from all over North America, including major metropolises such as New York, Los Angeles, Washington DC, and Toronto.
Our Garland Facility is currently seeking a Production Team Leader with 3 - 5 years of experienced leadership experience. Window aluminum industry experience is a plus.
Purpose: This position is responsible to provide support in driving the process of continuous improvement from procurement to product delivery. This position takes a lead role in meeting targets for safety, quality, delivery cost, inventory, customer service and employee satisfaction/development. The Team Lead coaches, trains, supports, and develops a team of flexible, multi-skilled employees in a fast-pace manufacturing environment
Primary Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
- Participate in safety improvements to decrease potential of workplace safety injuries
- Comply with and follow Quest quality guidelines and follow quality control plans
- Meet quality business expectations by producing acceptable parts, record scrap, document quality checks, identify non-conforming material and follow process to disposition
- Engage in cross training to maintain flexibility and adaptability to support resource planning, reduce exposure to injury and increase continuous improvement suggestions
- Attend and participate in continuous improvement events such as formal and informal Kaizen events and learn, understand and implement Lean Manufacturing concepts
- Understand and perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
- Insure the continuous flow of production that meets planned output while identifying and escalating issues and improvements
Qualifications and Skills Required:
- High School diploma or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years of leadership experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated ability to acquire and apply continuous improvement, lean and manufacturing system principles
- Demonstrated ability to work with and motivate people
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Strong communication skills – written, verbal, and presentation
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Window aluminum industry experience is a plus
Quest is an Equal Employment Opportunity
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person