AM Production Line Lead

About the role

The AM Production Line Lead is responsible for overseeing the production process, managing a team, ensuring quality and safety, and solving problems to maintain optimal line performance.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing production from start to finish, meeting production targets and deadlines.
• Maintaining production line performance, identifying and addressing areas for improvement.
• Leading and motivating the production team, assigning tasks, providing training, and resolving conflicts.
• Implementing and maintaining quality control standards, inspecting products, and resolving quality issues.
• Troubleshooting production line issues and equipment malfunctions, developing and implementing solutions to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Ensuring a safe working environment, enforcing safety regulations, conducting safety inspections, and addressing hazards.
• Maintaining inventory levels, communicating shortages, managing stock rotation, and preventing product waste.
• Collecting and analyzing production data, preparing reports on production performance, quality metrics, and safety incidents.
• Identifying equipment repair needs, filing work orders, and coordinating repairs.
• Identifying opportunities to improve production processes, implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Communicating effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments, providing regular updates on production status and performance.

Requirements

• High School Education / G.E.D. preferred or applicable certification.
• Working knowledge of basic produce standards and customer fresh wrap specifications.
• Versatility in using hands for simple, firm grasping, standing for long periods, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasionally pushing, pulling, and walking.
• Constant exposure to temperatures of 45 degrees or less, chemical exposures such as chlorine, and product fumes such as onions and peppers.
• Ability to use small to large cutting utensils (knives, peelers).
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic mathematical abilities.

Qualifications

Must have a working knowledge of English language.

Skills

• Leadership and team management skills.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Quality control and inspection skills.
• Inventory management and safety awareness.
• Equipment maintenance and process improvement skills.
• Effective communication and reporting abilities.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)