Operations Production Lead

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily and weekly production orders and flow, according to schedule provided
• Communicate daily with Production Supervisor to address any issues
• Ensure daily production goals and tasks are achieved
• Maintain daily production goals alignment with plant goals
• Coordinate with Engineering/Maintenance on installation of equipment and machinery.
• Lead production lean manufacturing initiatives
• Ensure all workstations are properly staffed, tooled and cleaned daily
• Cover team supervision, training, development and conduct evaluations of the manufacturing department, as directed by Production Supervisor
• Aid personnel with manufacturing processes including equipment layout, workflow, assembly methods, and workflow utilization
• Minimize overall expenses in production area, while following lean process initiatives
• Support Plant Manager with 5S initiative
• Contribute to the continuous improvement initiatives on all aspects of the job
• Comply with all plant policies and procedures
• Provide timely reporting of key business information to Management
• Serve as production departmental liaison for any issues
• Support plant safety initiative maintain safety protocols throughout production area
• Abide by all Company polices including, audits but not limited to the following: Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the RMCAT Employee Handbook

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree preferred. Experience in manufacturing or related field required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and practices. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.