**Job Description:** **Production Team Lead** 14000 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344, USA Full-time **Company Description** _A thriving environment for learning, innovation and growth._ Transforming what’s possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials — this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it’s a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries. By joining MTS, you’ll have access to the latest tools and technologies, along with the support of colleagues who are passionate about their work. You’ll discover a dynamic culture of continuous improvement that extends to our people, one that offers numerous ways to expand your knowledge and advance your career. And because we are a global company, your work may also include world travel. **Job Description** Accountable for collaborating and communicating with Planners, Supervisors, Materials and production floor to ensure manufacturing resources are maximized to meet desired factory output. Accountable for ensuring manufacturing resources (personnel, material, and space) are maximized and managed to meet business needs. **Areas of Accountability:** Job order administration + Processes production order SAP transactions as required + Conducts order changes in SAP to ensure accuracy of material transactions + Job packet release/stage & distribution to ensure timely execution + Maintain the daily dispatch + Works with area Manufacturing Engineer (ME) to help resolve QN’s, lot inspections, and project on-holds Ensures that all production material/supplies/tools are available at point of consumption + Jointly supports material handling group to organize production material and supplies + Works with area technicians and other support functions to define/establish material presentation + Identifies material deficiencies and performs root cause analysis to minimize/eliminate out-of-stock occurrence. Works cross-functionally to implement solutions + Works with appropriate functions to synchronize material delivery schedules with production schedules + Works cross-functionally to ensure appropriate inventory level of local materials and supplies meet production volume requirements + Defines locations for projects based upon project requirements (when not defined by space planning) + Facilitates inventory counting for PSA locations Coordinates production resources to facilitate work flow + Provides work direction to assure labor resources are fully utilized. Recognize resource constraints and resulting impact on orders. Plans and distributes future work + Finalizes work center dispatch and distributes appropriately + Maintains close collaboration with Manager/Planning to set schedule and coordinate unscheduled work activity Assists with evaluation of performance of hourly employees and assists in the hiring process + Assists in the development of area training within the department + Supports employee development and evaluation for cross-training purposes + Helps manage on-the-job training material + Provides training to new production personnel as needed and contributes to the development of work instructions Manages production equipment as needed + Assist in validation of new production equipment + Schedules routine maintenance + Works to ensure calibrations of existing equipment are up to date. Process strategies and safety improvement/enforcements of policies and procedures + Works with production and area Manufacturing Engineer (ME) to develop new process strategies + Participates in area safety investigations and supports implementation of new practices. + Leads continuous improvement projects + Leads 5S activities (assigns technicians as needed) + Contributes to safety improvements and enforcement of Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) policies and procedures Leadership + Communicates well with area staff, Mfg Engineering, Production Planners, Programmers, and Managers. + Promotes open and positive dialogue with team members + Demonstrates proper departmental authority for position and enforces policies and procedures Production + Ability to manufacture and perform functional test on standard and custom strain gauge-based transducers, utilizing engineering print, work instruction, and standard department procedures + Ability to work as production employee based on demand, capacity, and training/staffing needs + Manage time to maximize individual and team productivity, meet route times and delivery requirements, and maintain high quality standards + Manage concurrent projects and responsibilities to achieve all requirements and meet all individual and team deadlines **Compensation Information:** $38 - $42 per hour commensurate with experience and qualifications. _ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._ _As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws._