The Team Manager will be responsible for leading our 3rd shift (11PM-7AM) manufacturing team, involving continuous coordination of production-related activities, workforce planning, labor relations and effective communication in order to meet production objectives and customer expectations with the highest standard of quality, efficiency, safety, and housekeeping. The Team Manager also acts as a mentor and coach for Shift Leader(s) and Assistant Shift Leader(s). OPERATIONS / PRODUCTIVITY INITIATIVES:  Directly supervise production employees. Monitor work, alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions, control load factors and flow of work to ensure maximum use of available capacity and effective use of labor, tools and equipment.  Improve production capabilities through effective performance management and planning/utilization of human and capital resources.  Collaborate with other functional areas to resolve problems and develop improved manufacturing processes. Make efforts to reduce manufacturing waste and process complexity.  Analyze and draw information for daily operational needs and improvement for the team. Provide prompt problem solving for key issues.  Responsible for key operational measures within business unit (service, quality, productivity, cost, safety). Drive improvement strategies in all key metric areas; manage production flow, staffing schedule and resources to budget and plan.  Lead 5S activities, housekeeping, and waste reduction programs  Ensure best practices and standard operating procedures are being followed by conducting frequent business audits. LEADERSHIP/DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES:  Coach, mentor and develop direct reports, assuring effective teamwork and individual effectiveness within the organization  Support performance management activities - including performance evaluation, objective setting, and developmental planning for hourly manufacturing employees  Perform general management duties, exercising usual authority concerning staff, performance appraisals, promotions and terminations. Responsible for training and development of subordinate staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies. Maintain all timekeeping, overtime and vacation records and schedules.  Conduct effective training of new employees and continued cross-training and development of existing employees  Act as a team role model and change-agent. Positively lead and influence team members to partner together to achieve individual and business goals.  Model and promote the Corporation's Code of Business Ethics and Values. SAFETY/TRAINING INITIATIVES:  Support and promote safety initiatives along with active participation in near misses and accident investigations. Provide training, periodic reviews and support to safety team as needed.  Lead the efforts to create a safety conscious environment; be actively involved in safety initiatives.  Lead monthly emergency drills and safety huddles.  Maintain operator training materials and schedules.  Support ISO 9001 & 14001 initiatives. 
