Job Information
American Outdoor Brands Corporation Range Team Lead in Maryville, Tennessee
Req. Number
SWI-7645
Job Description
Who We Are:
Since 1852 Smith & Wesson has empowered Americans with the freedom, equality, and security promised by the Declaration of Independence and guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. It is this sense of safety and security that frees us to pursue our goals and dreams, define our future, and fulfill the promise of America.
Benefits:
Health, Dental & Vision
Prescription Drug Coverage
Employee Assistance Program
Group Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Investment 401K Plan & Profit Sharing
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Vacation, Holidays & Winter Shutdown
Tuition Assistance Program
Employee Product Discounts
Service Awards
Scope:
Supervise range employees in a firearms manufacturing environment. Work with management to plan and assign work, ensure policies and procedures are being followed and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. Hourly wage starting at $22.00.
Education & Experience:
Minimum -- High School Diploma
Fundamental firearms knowledge required
Range/target experience required
1-3 years of supervisory level in Manufacturing (preferred)
Microsoft Office: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
SAP experience preferred
Active FID/LTC preferred
Competencies and Skills:
Ability to lead and manage a team by training, coaching, and motivating
Excellent interpersonal (written and verbal) communication skills
Attention to detail
Prioritize tasks and be able to switch tasks as needed
Ability to follow and teach precise processes
Ability to be trained to drive and use all types of forklifts
Prior safe firearm handling/shooting experience
Ability to demonstrate proficiency with all firearms with little to no initial training
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Managing throughput and continuous quality improvements within general guidelines of Lean manufacturing
Performing duties and sharing goals as part of a participative work team
Regularly communicating with Supervisor, team members and support personnel, all issues impacting product, production, quality and safety across shifts and departments
Providing input to Supervisor related to budgeting of tooling, materials, etc.
Scheduling day-to-day work and staffing (vacations/absences) of work team
Using problem solving techniques to analyze, find root cause and permanently correct problems related to all aspects of cell operation
Providing direct input to Supervisor regarding the evaluation of team members' performance and taking appropriate disciplinary action as necessary
Must be capable of filling in for assigned team members to maintain work flow
Assisting Supervisor with leading personnel in day-to-day requirements; conducting team meetings, providing regular performance feedback and tracking performance of team members
Assisting Supervisor with the supervision of personnel, including hiring and retention, performance management and discipline
Assisting with department planning over a 30-day time span and preparing action plans to achieve results
Testing and evaluating all S&W firearms to a set of quality standards established by the company
Evaluating function and targeting criteria for all S&W products
Evaluating accuracy of firearms using pass/fail criteria
Following a standardized process to safely test firearms
Completing paperwork to track business metrics
Logging pass/fail data for each firearm/serial number in a computerized data collection system
Following Lean initiatives and participating in continuous improvement activities
Performing serial number audits/counts as required
Maintaining a clean work space
Working as a member of the shooting range staff to ensure high quality products reach our customers
Comply with range lead program
NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Physical Demands:
Works in a manufacturing environment
Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally
Able to stand, sit, stoop, squat and walk
NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:
Within any of our facilities, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing and distribution operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.
The following Personal Protective Equipment is required: Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor. The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.