3rd Shift Production Lead

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as a proactive backup to immediate Shift Supervisor when necessary; communicates with prior shift management or production manager to gather critical operations information including machine functionality, materials levels, and production data and priorities
• Leads shift huddles to share daily production information and a safety topic to ensure alignment on production priorities and an efficient shift start and attends assigned mid-day meetings
• Aids Production Supervisor in conflict resolution between personnel
• Schedules and communicates machine assignments for production employees based on the production schedule, highest priority production needs and labor constraints
• Observes all production-related operations to confirm machine functionality, appropriate volume of production and adherence to operational and safety procedures, reports any issues identified
• Identifies and proactively addresses safety concerns and enforces staff compliance with safety regulations
• Maintains up-to-date operations data, including production hours earned or machine attainment, machine downtime, material levels and scrap records
• Aids Production operators with providing timely meal breaks, running machine if necessary
• Ensures all new employees receive necessary safety and technical training to ensure efficient ramp up into production roles
• Maintains accurate employee attendance and performance information
• Provides frequent updates on production and personnel to Immediate Supervisor and/or Production Manager and proactively notifies a Manager of any matters which may require immediate attention
• Daily VOP review

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; or at least one month of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's Degree preferred, not required
• Prior experience in production/manufacturing
• At least 1 year of experience in a leadership role or supervisory role
• Basic to advanced skills with MS Office, with the ability to complete reports and navigate through multiple platforms and reporting features
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. regularly
• Must be able to work in plant production environment involving indoor & outdoor work, exposure to noise, dust, and in proximity to hot equipment
• Respirators and face shields worn when necessary; appropriate facial grooming required to ensure effectiveness