Production Lead Operator

Overview

Seal & Design, Inc. is a family owned company founded and located in Clarence, NY with three divisions located across the U.S. and Canada. Our product line includes gaskets, o-rings, seals, molded products, die-cut foams, and many other specific products for all kinds of sealing applications. We provide superior products to our customers across many industries, including:
Automotive, Medical, Military, Aerospace, Electronics, Power Generation, Hydraulics, and HVAC.

• Supervises, coaches, and trains Production Associates to ensure efficient operation of machines through work planning and assignment, job set-up, material selection, tool, machine and facility maintenance and problem solving.
• LMA - Leads, Manages and holds accountable all direct reports
• Actively participates in the vetting, selection and onboarding process
• Monitors efficiency and productivity to ensure expectations are met or exceeded
• Provides training on equipment
• Provides hands-on trouble shooting assistance
• Communicates the daily schedule via daily huddles
• Conducts regular coaching (formal and JIT)
• Conducts performance reviews and facilitates disciplinary actions as necessary
• Meets or exceeds department KPI’s
• Safety, Quality, Efficiency, 5S
• Facilitates continuous improvement processes to create efficiency and reduce costs
• Effectively utilizes MRP software for planning and scheduling
• Sets up jobs in accordance with departmental needs to ensure maximum efficiency and quality
• Limits job write offs with regards to material and equipment usage
• Ensures that all materials are available and ready for fabrication at the machine location
• Performs first-piece inspection for all new fabrication runs, when necessary
• Qualifies first-piece fabrication product and performs random quality checks as indicated by the quality specifications; has the authority to stop production when needed to correct quality problems
• Completes routine auditing and inspection of shop floor activities to ensure compliance with manufacturing, customer and quality requirements
• Initiates the non-conformance process; identifies preventive actions and continual improvement opportunities
• Interfaces with Sales Department to understand all dimensional and customer specifications in order to resolve any issues and updates to specific requirements
• Ensures that dies are maintained and stored properly; moves dies between equipment and die racks
• Ensures that preventative maintenance is current and performs maintenance functions as necessary
• Enforces safety policies and practices to ensure culture of health and safety; identifies safety hazards and works with management team on corrective actions

• Associates degree (AA) in a technical discipline and 1-2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency working in a computer supported environment with business software and Microsoft office programs
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, use simple math and use basic hand-held measuring tools
• Mechanical/technical aptitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow; able to multi-task
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

• S SELF-MOTIVATED – Take initiative and ownership; strive for excellence
• E ENGAGED – Leverage your individual talents to embrace the vision; practice teamwork
• and deliver results
• A ADAPTABLE – Challenge the status quo to continually improve and conquer problems
• and opportunities
• L LOYAL – Stay resolute to our cause of serving customers and our team
• S SINCERE – Honor commitments; respect deadlines; do what you said you would do
• when you said you would do it; live the golden rule

• Leadership
• Performance Management
• Results Driven
• Problem Solving
• Communication Proficiency
• Time Management
• Critical Thinking
• Planning and Organizing
• Technical Capacity

• Continual use of hands; constant standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting
• Clear close vision and ability to identify and distinguish color variations
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance