Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Effectively plans and leads activities of production teams to drive productivity to achieve quantity, quality and on-time goals.
- Follows production planning order priorities and elevates scheduling issues to Production Manager.
- Uses Factory Pulse and other technology resources as required to ensure accurate data is maintained.
- Controls flow of materials to fulfill production and quality requirements on the production floor.
- Collaborates with direction of Production Manager to accommodate expedited orders to achieve required ship dates.
- Responsible for requesting necessary materials for open jobs through the computerized system.
- Enter all non-conforming material information into the system to assist the quality department with tracking quality concerns.
- Answers Andon lights in a prompt and timely manner to limit Production down time.
- Update performance metrics and lead Gemba Board meetings on a daily basis.
- Builds team member capabilities with a culture of cross-training, motivating, mentoring, evaluating, and recognizing contributions.
- Holds team members accountable to all performance requirements, providing coaching under the direction of the Production Manager.
- Creates and maintains a monthly 5s schedule.
- Adheres to all labeling and documentation requirements.
- The lead will fill in for team members when they are out for the day or away from the line.
- Ensures accurate and timely accounting for time and attendance of all team members.
- Interviews and assists in hiring process and performance reviews for contract labor and production team members.
- Promotes a safe work environment for team and ensures safety rules are followed.
- Fosters a culture of continuous improvement to reduce waste and applies LEAN concepts to daily operations.
- Collaborate with Lean Process Team to implement line improvements.
- Effectively implement production changes for existing or new products.
- Must ensure that they are trained in 3 different Work Centers to ensure coverage in the event other leads are out.
- The Production Group Lead will cover some responsibilities for the Manager of Production when they are scheduled out for the day – these duties include: attending daily operations meeting and collaborating with Planning to manage expedite orders.
- Comply with all Company policies, rules, guidelines and behavior expectations.
- Perform other duties as requested by the Company
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency with ERP software; preferably Syteline APS Infinite and Finite.
- Strong production team leadership skills.
- Basic skills in Microsoft Excel.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong understanding of LEAN process principles and continuous improvement.
- Creative problem-solver.
- Strong collaborative/partnering skills.
- Strong written and verbal skills.
- Ethical leader who inspires trust.
- Commitment to accountability and performance.
Required Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- 1+ year of manufacturing experience if advancement from within Company, 3+ years of manufacturing experience if recruited from outside Company.
- 1+ years of manufacturing experience in a leadership role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week