Production Lead

Job Summary

A Production Lead performs at a Role Model Level for daily manufacturing operations, ensuring the team meets safety protocols, quality standards, and production goals efficiently. They execute the workflow, train staff, maintain equipment, and act as a bridge between technicians and management to optimize productivity and resolve operational issues.

Job Summary

A Production Lead performs at a Role Model Level for daily manufacturing operations, ensuring the team meets safety protocols, quality standards, and production goals efficiently. They execute the workflow, train staff, maintain equipment, and act as a bridge between technicians and management to optimize productivity and resolve operational issues.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

• Safety & Compliance:
  Enforce safety protocols, ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Quality Control:
  Monitor production processes to ensure products meet quality standards and specifications, reducing waste and defects.
• Team Leadership:
  Motivate, coach, and perform with production staff to meet daily output goals.
• Production Planning & Execution:
  Coordinate daily activities, assign tasks, and ensure adequate staffing by work center. Collaborate with other leads to prioritize staffing, aligning with customer satisfaction.
• Equipment & Troubleshooting:
  Monitor equipment functionality, perform minor troubleshooting, and coordinate with internal resources for repairs.
• Training & Development:
  Train new team members, conduct on-the-job training, and foster skill development.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Lead problem-solving projects such as A3 activities, both as a champion and mentor, and lean improvements. Exhibit a spirit of continuous improvement in all areas.
• Reporting & Communication:
  Accurately report production, track KPIs, and communicate progress or issues to Value Stream Leader.

• Safety-Conscious:
  Strong dedication to adhering to safety regulations and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Problem-Solving:
  Capability to identify, analyze, and address production issues quickly.
• Technical Knowledge:
  Understanding of production scheduling, quality control processes, and process dependent tool maintenance.
• Organization:
  Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Communication:
  Effective verbal and written skills for reporting to Value Stream Leader and area team directly.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Basic computer skills (MS Office, Excel, Outlook and ERP system).
• Leadership Ability:
  Proven capacity to motivate and train teams to meet production targets.
• Calm Under Pressure:
  Able to handle stressful, high-demand, and changing environments.
• Flexibility:
  Willingness to support different shift times and tasks.

• HS Diploma or equivalent – required
• Three years’ experience in a manufacturing/assembly environment – required
• Two years’ experience with leadership - preferred

• Frequently required to stand, walk, climb ladders/steps, and sit
• Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear
• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Use a computer keyboard with a mouse for long periods of time
• Occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds
• All the above could occur in high or low temperatures involving wind and/or precipitation
• Must have reliable means of transportation for on time arrival to accommodate all variations of shift schedule with and without overtime.