Job Description

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.

We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate Team Lead A. This position reports to Production Supervisor and will work in Sparta, TN.

About the position

As the Steering and Controls Flexatrol Hose & Tube Team Lead A of the Sparta team, you will provide shop floor leadership and direction for the startup and daily operation of all assigned machines and work stations in the Steering and Controls Flexatrol Hose & Tube Department. You will demonstrate the ability to support the Manufacturing Shift Supervisor, work independently with judgment and work well under pressure in a fast-paced work environment. Lead employees effectively; effectively train others and identify problems, assess manufacturing needs, problem solve and implement solutions in an effective and timely manner. You will be responsible for the daily supervision of all assigned areas including employees, production schedules, production supplies, cost controls and safety.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment for all employees and have zero accidents.
• Lead/assist in set-up of machines.
• Operates machines under general supervision.
• Performs adjustments to the machines.
• Performs routine daily checks.
• May assist supervisor and/or maintenance mechanic in more complex machine maintenance.
• Oversee daily operations of all assigned assembly lines and work stations.
• Influence product design to assure good manufacturing efficiencies and control scrap.
• Ensure operating and quality standards are met for all product produced in assigned areas.
• Provide safety and operational training to all employees in the department.
• Manage the assembly and finishing of steering and controls parts including employees, materials, scheduling, safety, quality and service/on time delivery.
• Set-up & change over product, adjust, operate all essential manufacturing equipment, including minor maintenance needs to remain operational.
• Maintain and record an accurate account of manning, good parts and scrap parts daily.
• May be assigned to perform other duties as requested.

What do we offer?

You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
• 401 (k) with company match
• PTO
• Company defined holidays and two floating holidays for you to use as you choose
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Tuition assistance
• Membership reimbursement (wholesale club and gym)
• Employee discounts on our incredible products
• Opportunities to make an impact

Skills & Requirements

A suitable background would be a solid experience within Manufacturing and leadership as well as the following qualifications and experiences:

• (Understanding of BOM, SOP, and Work Instructions
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of and commitment to industrial safety
• Excellent skills and knowledge of machine mechanics and processes, process optimization, quality, inspection
• Excellent attendance.
• Exceptional safety record.

To be successful in this role, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:

• Good communication skills – written and verbal
• Attention to Detail
• Daily standing, sitting, walking, reaching, bending, and pushing / pulling.

• Ability to work in a continuously hot environment.

• Ability to lift and/or move product that may weigh up to 25 – 60 lbs.
• Ability to focus on detail while dealing with multiple projects at once.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Dometic’s Core Values

To thrive and succeed in this role, you understand the importance of our core values – Together We build our future, We play to win, We embrace change and We walk the talk; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.

Are you our next star? Then we would love to see your application. Selection is being made on a running basis. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Maycee Godsey, HR Generalist, at Maycee.godsey@dometic.com

Dometic is passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!

Dometic is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Dometic evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.