Mill Team Lead

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 Mill Team Lead to join our team. The 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. #LI-Onsite