Job Title: Cutting Line Leader
Department: TP)Manufacturing Team 2
Shift: Must be willing to work any shift
Direct Report: Cutting Group Leader
Type: Non-Exempt; Full-time

Cutting Line Leader responsibilities are:

• Perform all work safely and according to company standards
• Work well with others within the team and throughout the organization
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position
• Ensure defined safety procedures, work standards, and work instructions are followed by MFT Cutting team members on shift
• Conduct daily audits (ex. 5S, Work Standards, etc.) as required. Report any out-of-standard conditions to the Group Leader
• Adjust daily staffing assignments as needed. Maintain production flow through the department
• Start-up & shutdown Cutting equipment as necessary
• Coordinate proper operator training with Group Leader to ensure operator knowledge meets company standards
• Monitor the inventory level of supplies. Order or refill, as necessary
• Complete & submit daily, weekly, and monthly paperwork as required (ex. Work logs, weekly/monthly inventories, etc.)
• Restore flow as required. Relieve operators for breaks and short-term absences as required
• Report any out-of-standard condition or nonconformities to GL and engineers
• Secure maintenance personnel for equipment repair as required
• Take / coordinate monthly and annual inventory
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Cutting Line Leader requirements are:

Education:

• (Required) high school diploma or GED

Experience:

• (Required) at least 6 months of Hankook Tire cutting department experience

Language:

• (Required) good command of written and spoken English

Additional Qualifications:

• (Required) No more than 4 attendance points per Hankook Tire policy
• (Required) Have received a rating no lower than "meets expectations" on the most recent performance review in Safety, Quality, and Quantity/Productivity
• (Required) Not currently on a final warning for any reason other than attendance within the last 12 months
• (Required) Currently up-to-date on LMS training with no past-due requirements

Skills & Knowledge:

• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance
• Operations Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Critical Thinking Skills - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; to reach with hands and arms; and to talk and hear
• Must be capable of climbing up and down a ladder/stairs several times per shift
• Must be capable of standing for long periods of time
• Mobility throughout the facility
• Employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, walk, or crouch
• Employee must lift and/or move up to 55 pounds unassisted on occasion
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus

Hankook Tire is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.