Lead Production Worker

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Covers for the Production Supervisor in their absence.
• Coordinates production, distribution, and warehousing activities.
• Implements plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees.
• Plans production operations, establishes priorities, and sequences for processing products.
• Revises production schedules and priorities based on equipment failures or operational issues.
• Works closely with the Production Supervisor to review product quality and modify production and inventory control programs.
• Inspects machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimal utilization.
• Observes workers to ensure compliance with production standards.
• Responsible for routine consolidation of operational and production data.
• Requisitions tools, equipment, and supplies required for production activities.
• Confers with management to resolve maintenance problems and recommend improvements to operations and machine/equipment conditions.
• Communicates safety standards to employees to ensure a safe working environment.
• Ensures adherence to safety standards and company policies.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or equivalent, with 2 years of college and related work experience in operational management.
• Ability to read, write, and interpret documents related to safety, operations, and maintenance.
• Ability to write routine reports and provide clear instructions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and follow instructions.
• Ability to calculate basic financial information and understand budgetary requirements.
• Ability to work independently and utilize initiative and creativity.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods, lift up to 25 lbs, and maneuver wheeled containers weighing up to 300 lbs.
• Physical ability to perform tasks in a variety of weather conditions and heat.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Exposure to outside weather conditions and heat.
• Moderate noise levels in the work environment.
• Regular attendance required, core hours range from 8:30 am – 7:30 pm, seven days a week, with various work schedule shifts.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays.
• No travel required.