Production Lead

Production Lead (1st Shift) – Fond du Lac, WI

Atlas Molded Products is seeking a Production Lead for the Fond du Lac, WI facility.

• Learn and understand manufacturing processes, quality standards, equipment operations, safety requirements, and departmental procedures necessary to lead and troubleshoot assigned production areas.
• Direct production personnel to ensure orders are produced timely and adhere to safety and quality standards in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Work independently and lead employees within a small group to meet production schedule and quality standards, reporting issues to supervisor.
• Operate equipment such as the Pre‑Expander, Mold, Lamination Line, Block – Auto Line, and perform duties such as changing a tool for a shape press or setting up equipment.
• Analyze discrepancies to devise and implement corrective action plans.
• Train and support new and current employees to ensure complete understanding of roles and responsibilities.
• Complete various People Soft functions including creating jobs, printing job travelers, issuing materials, and reporting quantities.
• Layout orders to maximize yield and reduce scrap.
• Report plant metrics such as LF/HR, Blocks/HR, and scrap rates.
• Verify equipment setup prior to production run, operate and shut down manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure order information and produce part(s) with correct material, density, weight, size, and/or shape within quality tolerance to meet job requirements while meeting productivity standards.
• Monitor equipment and report malfunctions to supervisor; assist maintenance personnel with routine equipment cleaning.
• Make adjustments to equipment settings.
• Maintain proper work logs and complete required reports.
• Bundle, wrap, stack, pack, assemble and/or label material per specific production instructions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Be cross‑trained on several pieces of equipment.
• Help drive a culture of Best in Class Safety.
• Perform any other functions and responsibilities as assigned.
• Be trained and familiar with general safety.
• Be trained and familiar with Quality System Awareness.
• Be verified by supervisor to be able to sign off on procedures needed to fulfill job requirements within 2 months of hire.

• Prior experience in a manufacturing / industrial environment required.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Prior experience as a machine operator or production lead.

• Fluent in English language, both written and spoken.
• Basic math and use of hand‑held measuring tools.
• Computer literate; proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, and ERP systems.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

• Competitive compensation and vacation/holiday package as well as a comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life/AD&D/LTD insurance, 401(k) and Medical & Dependent Care Spending Accounts.

Atlas Roofing Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. No calls or agencies please.