Production Team Lead AM and PM Shifts

Join a company that trains and promotes from within. AM and PM shifts available for Production Team Lead

Position Summary

Directs the activities of employees engaged in manufacturing: including but not limited to training and supervising, maintaining a positive work environment, ensuring compliance with safety standards and established policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises production line set-up including but not limited to testing and adjusting line equipment prior to operation and ensuring production line starts on schedule

• Supervises all production activities performed by employees; maintains a high degree of visibility and access to employees throughout the shift

• Establishes and maintains department standards for productivity, reliability, and accuracy

• Monitors and reports daily production results, material usage, waste, and downtime

• Reports equipment problems to appropriate department and production manager

• Coordinates with quality control to maintain quality standards (7S); takes appropriate corrective measures to resolve deficiencies

• Forecasts staffing needs to meet peak demands of the business and staff team accordingly; trains, motivates, coaches, rewards, and disciplines employees being supervised; resolves personnel issues

• Coordinates with the production manager to manage personnel issues including but not limited to vacation approvals, time card approval, daily and weekly overtime, hiring, and training

• Performs required administrative tasks; prepares required reports and correspondence

• Assists production manager with development and implementation of policies and procedures; ensures all established policies and procedures are followed by employees

• Inspects for proper sanitation of equipment and facilities; takes corrective action to resolve deficiencies

• Resolves production-related issues with representatives from other department throughout the company

• Maintains a working knowledge of all operating systems pertaining to the work area

• Maintains safety programs and all required safety training for employees

• Performs other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Two to four years related experience or equivalent

• Knowledge of production practices and procedures

• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates

• Commitment to excellence and high standards

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Basic competence in subordinates’ duties and tasks

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

• Ability to manage priorities and workflow

• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees

• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels

• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions

• Bilingual skills a plus

• Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautions

• Ability to perform the physical labor necessary

• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English

• Proficient on Outlook, Excel, Qpulse

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

• Walk/stand for long periods of time

• Lift and move a minimum of 15 pounds without assistance

• Work with small parts, manually foot and hand operated machines, computer keyboard and screen

• Repetitive hand/arm use

Work Environment

• Majority of the work time is spent in a manufacturing environment where temperatures are often warm or cool, depending upon the season, and noise level can be moderate to high

• PPE required as determined by company safety standards: safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, safety shoes