Production Lead

Job Summary

Responsible for delegating tasks of Team Members to meet production operation KPIs. Working towards the next level.

• Know and understand all production requirements.
• Ability to communicate with multiple levels in the organization.
• Respond to abnormalities, manage process quality.
• Communicate with previous shifts and cross functional teams as needed.
• Know and understand all work instructions for process.
• Develop and track countermeasures for unnecessary DT, Quality, KPI Targets and Safety.
• Troubleshooting.
• Ensure adequate training for Team Members.
• Ensure Job Procedures are up to date.
• Other duties or projects as assigned.

• Provides Vision and Clarity
• Demonstrates, sets, communicates, and ensures business strategy plan.
• Leads Change – challenges status quo by involving others in change process.
• Engages People – executes clarity of expectations and demonstrates people are our most valuable asset.
• Communicates – proactive and transparent while keeping associates informed. Be an active listener.
• Manages Talent – assess associate skills. Teach, mentor, and provide constructive feedback for performance improvement.
• Makes Sound Decisions – make timely decisions based on data. Make logical data‑driven decisions and commit to action.
• Creates Alignment – encourage collaboration. Seek input from others and stay open‑minded, work towards common goals.
• Drives Results – develop goals to achieve business objectives. Remove barriers and remain focused.
• Models Growth Mindset – encourage new thinking, stay resilient and optimistic. Learn from setbacks.
• Engenders Trust – develop relationships through credibility and trust. Remain approachable, humble, and genuine.
• Leads Courageously – challenges others. Can make tough decisions and address conflict constructively.

• Hold associates accountable for Safety, Quality and Standards of Conduct.
• Ensure associates are performing job according to VWI (Visual Work Instructions) and/or Job Procedures.
• Recommend training when associates are not meeting expectations.
• Coach and develop Team Members.
• Participate in counseling.

• Leadership experience.
• Experience in problem‑solving discipline.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good understanding of robotics and automation equipment preferred.
• Continuous Improvement participation.

• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, climb stairs, reach with arms and hands.
• Must be able to lift and move 10‑30 lbs. on a periodic basis.
• Must be able to use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, distance vision, depth perception, and focus ability for examining product.
• Must be able to travel by car or air.

• Communicate effectively.
• Team oriented.
• Improvement driven.
• Understand data.
• Performance management.

• Lead and participate in corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with Supervisor to determine Team Member placement.
• Stop production if Quality or Safety issues arise.

• Soldering
• Warehouse Experience
• Packaging Experience
• High School / GED
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Basic Computer Skills
• Microsoft Excel

• Sterilization-In-Place (SIP)
• Automotive Vehicles (Honda, Toyota)
• Safety Glass
• Tempered Glass
• Pallet Jack
• Palletizer
• HMI
• Conveyor Systems
• Pelletizer Machine