Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world-famous brand with offices across the globe. Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it’s a cultural symbol that resonates globally.
We are searching for a Body Mill Team Lead to join our team. The Body Mill Team Lead is responsible for assisting with meeting quality & production goals and enforce safe work practices for assigned work cells. Leads will assist in training new and existing employees, supplementing the production line when required, and proactively creating an environment where safety/quality standards are a priority.
Essential Functions:
Audit/verify proper PPEs are being utilized for assigned group
Communicate safety updates and toolbox topics to assigned group
Report all safety issues to Production Supervisor
Assist with accident investigations
Escalate issues to Production Supervisor
Respond to Operator alerts within assigned work cell - Standard Work/non-conformance
Audit line-side material - ensure min/max is maintained for assigned work cell
Identify and report (to Production Supervisor) Team opportunities for improvement and Prod, Safety, Quality, and Training,
Report to and assist the Production Supervisor in resolving discrepancies and production issues. Follow up and correct problems.
Records issue and facilitate resolution or escalate to Supervisor.
Direct Team Members to accomplish the department’s daily and weekly goals
Generate reports using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint regarding downtime, production, training, and inventory
All other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years operations /manufacturing experience preferable in Fender
Ability to read, understand and communicate in English & Spanish preferred
Demonstrated initiative and ability to lead others for improved performance
Demonstrated job knowledge - ability to perform all jobs in department
Demonstrates company values always; leads by example
About Fender Musical Instruments:
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world’s leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender®, Squier®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, EVH®, Charvel® and Groove Tubes®, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com. FMIC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.
Fender is required by law in certain jurisdictions to include a pay scale in the job posting for this position. “Pay scale” means the salary or hourly wage range that Fender reasonably expects to pay for this position; it is neither a promise nor a guarantee of the compensation that the successful candidate will receive. The pay scale for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that Fender considers in making compensation decisions, including, without limitation: skill set, experience, and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. If this is a remote position, the pay scale disclosed herein may be adjusted further based upon the applicable geographic differential associated with the location from which the successful candidate will work. Please note that it is not typical for a Fender employee to be at or near the top of the pay scale for their role – especially as a new hire – and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Subject to the foregoing, the current pay rate for this position is $20.50 per hour.