Production Lead

• 10pm -6am - Sun-Thurs

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor work areas to ensure all employees are working safely.
• Provide daily coaching and feedback to all department employees.
• Increase overall productivity to meet customer requirements.
• Work with other leaders in regards to manufacturing and quality decisions.
• Assign work and monitor production orders as they arrive in department.
• Monitor schedules, rush orders, hot list, call-ins, etc.
• Author quality response forms.
• Coordinate overtime postings/schedules.
• Serve as communication liaison with 2nd shift Area Manager and 3rd Shift Supervisor.
• Coordinate quality concerns with quality personnel or Customer Service.
• Provide answers and make decisions related to production and quality.
• Schedule production and monitor orders to increase overall productivity and quality while simultaneously meeting efficiency goals and customer commitments.
• Participate in daily scheduling meetings with other lead people to discuss priorities, rush, etc.
• Identify and implement process improvements and increased productivity opportunities.
• Enhance internal and external department communication toward creating a cohesive work environment.
• Participate in monthly department meetings and other meetings as needed to communicate policy, revisions, general updates, etc.
• Provide backup ECATS responsibilities and resolve issues with Payroll when necessary.
• Assist the Department Area Manager on the following areas: weekly/daily manning requirements, overtime requirements, quality complaints.
• Provide input into employee disciplinary issues and performance reviews in a timely manner and in line with employee handbook.
• Work with peers and other departments to improve quality and performance.
• Actively participate in lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management/supervisors.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business.
• Ability to work on a rotating shift as needed.
• Ability to effectively work in teams.
• Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles.
• Must have computer skills in Microsoft Office and understanding of an ERP system.