Lead - Lake Forest

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by example by consistently following all company policies, procedures, and processes
• Develop, train, coach, and manage team member performance
• Support the Team Leader to ensure their guidance is being instructed and understood across the production team
• Build a cohesive team atmosphere and maintain professionalism at all times
• Encourage open communication and uphold the company’s open-door policy
• Determine daily production schedules and ensure products meet quality standards
• Cook material movement in alignment with the production plan
• Provide accurate and timely feedback to leadership regarding employee performance, attendance, and work quality
• Cook labor coverage and assist leadership in determining overtime needs
• Utilize SAP and other systems to report production, scrap, downtime, and issues impacting department goals
• Monitor and analyze daily labor times, KPIs, and tracking reports, including web-based applications
• Review shop order documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Identify and escalate safety, quality, efficiency, or team member concerns to area leadership

Position Requirements

• Ability to work onsite on 1st or 2nd shift based on business needs
• Experience leading teams and managing processes in a fast-paced production environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly with team members, and comprehend work instructions and safety guidelines
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs
• Strong teamwork orientation with solid organizational and time-management skills
• Mechanical aptitude with familiarity in basic machinery, pumps, hydraulics, or mechanically driven systems
• Experience creating and editing Training Records, MIs, SOPs, GAs, and other procedural documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP (or equivalent material-management software)
• Experience leading meetings, managing projects, and delivering formal presentations
• Resourcefulness in vendor sourcing and market research to support cost-effective, data-driven solutions
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively and communicate company goals clearly

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range: $19- $23 / hour (California)
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Training and mentorship opportunities
• On-campus wellness activities
• Educational reimbursement program
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule