Lead Production Associate 1st Shift

About the role

This position is a key role that uses problem solving tools and lean principles. With approximately 20 direct reports, the Value Stream Team Lead is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of production employees ensuring that motivation and performance levels are sustained. This role will act as a strategic business partner with leaders by providing relevant performance feedback to maintain and improve business results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and effectively communicate/participate at daily Tier I/Front Line Management meeting (stand-up)
• Provide feedback, coaching, training, conflict resolution, and conducts audits (standard work, quality, safety, training matrix)
• Establish and manage Safety, Quality Delivery and Cost (SQDC) metrics
• Follows and enforces all safety procedures according to standards. Is proactive on safety concerns and acts when appropriate
• Identifies process constraints and incorporates appropriate decision making and problem-solving techniques
• Maintain Tier I/Front Line Management visual management tools (PVA, run charts, focus boards, and other tools) to drive continuous improvement
• Lead continuous improvement activities through effective partnership/collaboration with other departments and employees
• Participate in projects, Kaizens, & other continuous improvement actions
• Participate in problem solving using tools and methodology (5 Why, PDCA, MCA, CAPA, focus boards)

Qualifications

• High school graduates with 3+ years of supervisory/leadership experience is required
• Associate's/ Bachelor's degree in any of the following: business, operations, industrial/mechanical/manufacturing/process engineering, or supply chain preferred
• Strong skills in the areas of communication (written/verbal), time management, and problem solving
• Ability to learn product, process, and equipment
• Ability to lean, train, coach and motivate production employees
• Ability to make sound decisions and delegate appropriately
• Working knowledge of computer systems – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Mechanical skills plus, but not required
• Bilingual in Spanish, Creole, Hindi or Gujarati is plus, but not required
• Lean certification or manufacturing experience plus but not required

Pay

Base pay starting at $26.00 - $32.00

Schedule

1st Shift, Monday-Thursday, 5:00 am - 3:30 pm

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• FSA
• Life insurance
• LTD
• STD
• 401k
• EAP
• Discount programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and professional development