Production Area Leader

Production Area Leader Department:
Production

Reports to:

Assistant Production Manager About the Role Directs workflow in the production area on assigned shift by managing employees and projects. Partners with support groups as needed to keep the line running safely and on schedule.

Responsibilities Oversee and direct production employees in a safe, quality-focused, and productive manner with a sense of urgency to hit production priorities

Remove obstacles to ensure production requirements and customer demands are metKeep direct reports focused and on task to meet department objectives

Run effective daily pre-shift meetings and other team communication

Report production status and concerns to the Production Manager and plant leadership

Follow established escalation procedures

Support plant operating principles, including:

- Treating all employees equally, fairly, and with dignity and respect

Maintaining an open-door policy and encouraging two-way communication

Responding to issues and concerns within 48 hours

Practicing 5S ( everything has a place, everything in its place )Leading by example on safety — wearing PPE at all times and addressing concerns immediately, promoting a zero-injury environment

Upholding company quality and environmental policies

Support plant goals around employee engagement/opinion surveys

Conduct performance evaluations, provide regular feedback, and apply corrective action plans and fair progressive discipline as needed

Maintain accurate associate documentation

Model core values consistently

Lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives to improve methods and equipment

Adjust shifts as necessary

Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities Direct responsibility for production employees and team leaders on the assigned shift.

Qualifications High school diploma or GED required3+ years of supervisory experience preferred

Strong organizational and managerial skills; ability to juggle multiple priorities

Proficient in computer operations

High integrity and honesty

Able to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, diagrams, and business documents

Able to present information and respond to questions from various groups

Able to apply advanced math concepts as needed

Able to define problems, gather data, and draw sound conclusions

Able to stay positive under pressure

Able to calculate OA (operational availability) and downtime per assembly line

Work Environment General factory environment.

You should be proficient in:

Equipment Troubleshooting Automotive Manufacturing Systems Meets

Physical Requirements High School / GED Experience in a Manufacturing Environment Basic Computer Skills Microsoft Excel