Production Lead - 3rd Shift
Listed on 2026-07-04
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production QC/QA, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Location:
Smithfield, NC, US
Job Requisition : 67255
Department: Manuf. & Operations ()
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Job Function: Manufacturing & Operations
Responsibilities- Meet and maintain daily production rates & goals as established and required by the company.
- Evaluate and monitor an efficient movement of production to meet area requirements.
- Schedule, and monitor production, following company instructions.
- Complete all required cell activities and documentation for assigned work cell as requested by supervisor.
- Follow processes dictated by the standard work instructions.
- Address all quality and safety concerns via the appropriate channel for an assigned cell.
- Conduct inspections of own and/or other associates' work to ensure correctness in accordance with company and/or customer drawing.
- Attend all required training.
- Train all production staff.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
- Complete re-work and repair activities as needed and as requested by the Supervisor.
- Demonstrate an understanding of equipment functionality within scope of responsibility.
- Demonstrate an ability to troubleshoot equipment within scope of responsibility.
- Report any production abnormalities as they arise within cells under the assigned scope of responsibility.
- Keep supervisor informed of cell activity including but not limited to information related to quality, parts supply, and safety issues that may occur within the scope of responsibility.
- Assure the work environment is clean, orderly, and free of safety hazards (5S).
- Participate in all required continuous improvement activities as requested or required by the company.
- Utilize Lean concepts and provided tools to improve the production process.
- Actively participate in all department projects, tasks, and objectives including but not limited to continuous improvement activities.
- Maintain the highest ethical standards as well as absolute personal and intellectual integrity, mature judgment, and innate cooperative nature.
- Other activities as needed.
- Satisfactory completion of a 30-60-90‑day review program.
- High School Diploma or GED or 4 years of solid manufacturing/production experience.
- Experience in planning, scheduling, and monitoring production.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to analyze and determine methods and procedures.
- Able to read and interpret company documents, such as safety rules, operating/manufacturing instructions, policies, and procedures.
- Sustained above‑average attendance record by not exceeding 5 points, or the allowed five (5) call‑ins per the OPW attendance policy at any time.
- No history of repeated or severe disciplinary action for violation of OPW company policy.
- Satisfactory completion of all required training programs as required by management.
- Ability to work overtime to accommodate production/project needs.
- Must be willing to work assigned shift and overtime.
- Must be willing and able to comply with plant safety policies. As these roles may require the handling of fiberglass and other materials, must be willing and able to wear appropriate PPE.
- Ability to listen and take direction by supervisory staff is key.
- Ability to use gauges for inspection.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
- Must be able to stand, bend, push, pull, kneel, climb and work in weather extremes.
Benefits for this position include a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short‑term and long‑term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance;
commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan…
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