Production Lead- Shift Job McKinney area,Texas USA,Manufacturing / Production

Position: Production Lead- A Shift 6:00am-2:30pm

Responsibilities

Supervises Production Team (80% of the time)

Manages production team to ensure manufacturing issues, daily routines, quality control, and maintenance are conducted at optimal levels
Interviews and trains all new hires
Coaches and counsels team members as required with guidance from the Operations Manager
Delegates production tasks as required
Maintains predetermined stock levels
Tracks daily cases and cases per hour on conversions upon completion
Improves efficiency and output
Maintains equipment by following all steps as outlined in Maintenance Memo
Troubleshoots and resolves problems in a timely manner
Knows procedures to stop machines in emergency, non-emergency situations and when problems arise
Ensures equipment and production area are clean and organized

Conversions (5% of the time)

Interprets and understands importance of accuracy for all conversions
Comprehends all conversion part numbers and locations in the warehouse
Comprehends finished good part numbers and their differences
Assembles correct quality of lids and containers and box styles
Labels correctly

Label Machine (5% of the time)

Configures label machine for all containers
Knows how to troubleshoot label problems and loading of labels
Changes out lots
Understands machine controls and when to add oil

Filling Machine (5% of the time)

Configures filling machine for all container sizes
Changes drums correctly and verifies lot on drums connected to filler
Comprehends where rails, electronic eyes, and the gates need to be
Sets data settings for priming system, auto gate routines, fill times and conveyor speeds

Capping Machine (5% of the time)

Configure filling machine for all container sizes
Know how to change and identify all parts
Comprehends where rails, electronic eyes and speed setting need to be set
Knows frequency and where to grease caper

Develops, implements, and monitors internal performance metrics for on-time delivery, inventory management, cost, product quality, capacity plans and utilization, and production schedule accomplishment.

Recommends and drives continuous improvement activities with Team Members to meet annual objectives.

Designs and implements necessary improvements to maintain safe, clean, energy efficient, and well-organized facilities.

Develops the Production Team to become change agents, data driven decision makers, and discipline experts.

Performs in a manner consistent with company Core Values and Purpose.

Exercises discretion and independent judgment on significant matters including coaching, pay changes and investigations.

Attends all scheduled meetings.

Signs off on Team Members’ time sheets by 5pm on the Monday of each payweek.

Punches in and out for each shift and meal period with no more than 1 error per quarter.

Manages any stress on the job, including but not limited to meeting deadlines.

Provides excellent customer service.

Follows all OSHA and other safety guidelines.

Actively demonstrates teamwork at all times.

Adheres to company safety standards at all times, such that no serious injury requiring medical attention occurred during the prior 12-month period.

Follows other policies and procedures such that there are no verbal or written warnings during the evaluation period.

Performs all other duties as required.

The duties described above are not inclusive. Additional duties may be permanently assigned or required from time to time due to the need to respond to customer needs and remain competitive in the marketplace.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years’ hands‑on experience working in operations leadership preferably within a bottling/packaging manufacturing environment.
Ability to examine documents for accuracy and completeness.
Skilled in use of computer and software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to learn ERP systems such as Epicor.
Fluently speak, read, and write English.
Effective written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to be self‑motivated.
Skilled in time management.
Skilled in multi‑tasking.
Demonstrated ability to effectively speak in front of groups of co‑workers and vendors.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all…