Production Lead - 3rd Shift

Job Overview

The Production Lead takes direction from the Production and/or Plant Manager. The Production Lead is accountable for providing day-to-day technical direction of an assigned production team.

3rd Shift 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM Monday Night - Saturday Morning

• Under the direction of the Production Manager, leads production staff in daily activities
• Administers training for new employees as well as long term employees on the production team
• Provides feedback to the Production Manager to assist in performance evaluations of staff
• Projects raw and finished material needs for given time periods
• Works to minimize product loss and production-related waste
• Documents work completed as required including logs, data reports, procedures, etc.
• Assists in the maintenance of equipment by effectively communicating issues or any potential problems
• Communicates with Warehouse support groups to maintain appropriate production schedules
• Ensures plant is maintained and in accordance with housekeeping policies and guidelines
• Follows and complies with all safety and work rules and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work process, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
• Must be able to operate/monitor equipment during operation to ensure quality production
• Must be capable of multi-tasking and working both as a team and independently
• Must be well organized and have a strong attention to detail
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and demonstrate courtesy and tact with people in various positions and levels within the company
• Must have strong interpersonal, training, and coaching skills
• Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Must maintain a clean and safe workspace
• Must be dependable and have excellent attendance
• Must be willing and able to work overtime as needed
• Must be able to pass a forklift test and a respirator fit test
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

• Required previous manufacturing experience related to RTP production operations
• Preferred previous supervisor experience
• Preferred high school diploma or equivalent
• Preferred forklift experience

• Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• Talk and hear to coordinate and operate equipment
• Use of safety equipment as dictated by the work (safety glasses, safety shoes, respirators, face shields, hearing protection, gloves, etc.)
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts

• Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds
• Work in temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions, with dust, fumes, airborne particles

• Sit
• Handle (with mechanical equipment) up to 250 pounds.
• Exposure to noise levels above the OSHA action level requiring use of hearing protection

• Specific vision abilities may require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

EOE, including disability/vets;
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.