Production Lead

The Production Lead supports and assists production management by providing daily people scheduling, priorities, and training directions for production employees in various databases. This position is also responsible for initial troubleshooting of production issues and communicating these issues and potential improvements to Management.

• Coordinate daily production needs that address safety, quality productivity.
• Monitors the standard of work within assigned area
• Ensure employees follow all applicable procedures
• Direct employees workflow and monitor work assignments to achieve daily production schedules
• Assist with establishing priorities, problem solving and setting goals in production.
• Communicates team needs and makes recommendations to Management
• Assures workflow between stations and/or departments, providing parts, supplies and tools as needed.
• Document jobs through manufacturing procedures
• Troubleshoot minor issues and elevate larger problems to appropriate members and/or cross functionals team members
• Ensure employees are adequately trained to perform the work assignment
• Training and certify employees when necessary
• Participate in continuous improvement.
• Evaluates systems, processes, or procedures and makes recommendations for improvement. if necessary.
• Investigate and/or implement production changes
• Support other departments as needed; such as Warehouse on cycle counts, Quality on root cause investigations and Engineering on process changes.
• Serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues
• Demonstrate the understanding and applied 6s Lean manufacturing in workplace
• Coloplast employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the Med Tech Code of Conduct, and company policies.
• Other duties as assigned

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of Medical device manufacturing experience is preferred
• Previous Lead experience is preferred Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably medical device manufacturing experience
• Preferred basic knowledge of an ERP system

• Advanced oral and written communication skills with all internal customers
• Lead training and cross-functionally train across teams
• Follows through on commitments and helps develop all levels of operators
• Looks for and receives process errors and brings them forward to supervisor/engineers
• Leads in process improvement activities to help with quality and efficiencies
• Active listener
• Lean tools and continuous improvement
• Time management
• Conflict management tools
• Effective verbal and communication skills
• Basic knowledge of GMP
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to analyze problems and develop solutions
• Ability to use small hand tools
• Knowledge of basic computer systems
• Ability to coordinate work flow throughout various operations
• Must work well in a team atmosphere
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel
• Must be willing to be cross-functionally trained
• Must be able to read English at an intermediate level
• Must have basic math skills
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs independently and up to 75 lbs with assistance

• Health and Wellness:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; company-sponsored wellness programs, mental health resources; paid leave of absence for qualifying events; generous paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Financial Security: A competitive 401(k) plan with company match that vests immediately; financial planning services; corporate discount programs for goods and services.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Generous paid time off; flexible work hours; flexible work arrangement options.
• Professional Development:
  Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement through training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.
• Recognition and Rewards:
  Recognition programs to celebrate achievements and contributions, including peer recognition, bonuses, awards, and special events.
• Community and Culture: A supportive work environment, team-building…