Sr Production Lead

Job Description:

Senior Production Lead 

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Experience: Preferred (not required) 2 years of lead experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment. Ability to read and understand assembly instructions, drawings and BOM in English. Communicate clearly and train assembly staff. Minimum of two years experience in Order Processing and Administration. Customer service experience preferred. Experience with inventory and shipping a plus. Familiar with electronic data transfer, queries and database structure.

Computer/software: Understanding Windows, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). Able to effectively navigate general computer systems. ERP. Shipping systems from major carriers, postage meter and barcode system experience helpful.

Job Scope: Assist the Operations Supervisor by providing leadership and instructions to the entire production line. Assist production’s overall objective to ensure that all products produced meet company quality standards and are completed on time and in an efficient manner. Ability to plan, train, and communicate effectively.

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Provide leadership and clear instructions to assembly staff such that they understand their job and the expectations.

*Must be detailed oriented with history of accurate and efficient data entry skills.

*Must follow established procedures.

*Able to multi-task, stay focused, operate under pressure, and work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced environment.

*Excellent communications skills are needed to effectively work with Account Management, Shipping, Fulfillment Warehouse and other internal departments in order to fully support.

• Support Production Supervisor in monitoring quality, achieving daily production goals, and training production workers.
• Follow documented best practices (assembly procedures and work instructions) as applicable.
• Lead by example and work on the production n line when necessary.
• Willingness to learn. Independently problem-solve issues related to production productivity and quality.

Create process improvements that make a positive impact on production cost and quality.

• Audit assembly kit to ensure accuracy of the kit.
• Evaluate non-conforming materials during and after production.
• Set up the production line and monitor material flow to ensure maximum efficiency. Minimize rework
• Operate company's packaging-related equipment like taper, L-sealer, heat tunnel, auto bagger, impulse sealer, serial scanning systems, etc...

*Perform daily tasks with considerations of waste minimization, and other environmental considerations.

*Adhere to the environmental policy and be aware of significant environmental impacts related to job.

*Support the Environmental Management System implementation as directed by Manager/Supervisor.

*Inform the Supervisor/Manager regarding any accidents or nonconformities that may affect the environment.

*Provide suggestions for improving the EMS to the Supervisor/Manager/Management or by using the suggestion box.

• Promote and maintain quality and safety awareness.
• Inform the Supervisor of work status, suggestions, and, any concerns.
• Keep the department neat, clean, and organized at all times.
• Follow company policies and safety procedures.
• Perform daily tasks with considerations of waste minimization, and other environmental considerations
• Adhere to the environmental policy and be aware of significant environmental impacts related to job
• Promote understanding and realization regarding Environmental Management System (EMS) and its impact to respective staff
• Support the EMS implementation as directed by the supervisor
• Inform the supervisor regarding any accidents or nonconformities that may affect the environment and, if possible, report any environmental nonconformity using the CAPA system
• Provide suggestions for improving the EMS to the supervisor, management or by using the suggestion box
• Other tasks and special projects as required.

Physical Requirements: Requires ability to move freely throughout the facility (may include walking up and down stairs, through tight or congested areas, as well as up or down ladders), ability to lift, pull and push up to 30 lbs., ability to stand for 7 to 8 hours, verify, by sight, accuracy of product and paperwork, and ability to work with mathematical statistics.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate/Diploma
• 3 Years