Production Lead

SMC, Ltd. is a globally recognized premium supplier to the medical market with locations throughout the world.

About the role

This role supports the Production Supervisor in coordinating daily manufacturing operations to ensure efficient workflow and high-quality output. The Production Lead assigns daily tasks to Manufacturing Associates, organizes break schedules, and makes real-time adjustments throughout the shift as needed. They monitor work center performance, address issues impacting quality or efficiency, and help maintain a safe, productive, and collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Production Supervisor by establishing Manufacturing Associates work assignments, break schedules, and adjustments throughout the shift.
• Serve as “Point of Contact” for production floor status, including current issues affecting the process.
• Verify OMS accuracy and suggest any necessary redlines to Engineering and Quality; follow up with Document Control if there are discrepancies.
• Verify Work Order completion, initiate Line Clearance, and ensure all documents are accurate.
• Confirm at job start-up that the work center is organized, the Component Stager has provided all needed tools and packaging, and that it is staffed to minimize downtime.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience as a leader in a production environment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to understand, speak, and read English.
• Experience in assembly and/or medical manufacturing preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Must be a self-starter, able to work with minimum supervision.
• Computer Skills (Internet, Word, Excel, Outlook, IQ, etc.).
• Must be proficient in counting and math.

Physical Demands

• Stand, walk, bend, squat, twist, reach, or otherwise move about frequently.
• Occasional repetitive motion and grasping.
• Occasional climbing to reach areas on machines or racks.
• Lift, move, or otherwise transfer up to 50 lbs. occasionally, >20 lbs. frequently.
• Typically sits, grasps items, or performs keyboarding for occasional operation of a computer.
• Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.
• Subject to noise, vibration, indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, and atmospheric conditions to include fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Schedule

Grave Shift (Monday - Friday; 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM)

Pay

Hourly Range: $25.00 - $29.00 base rate plus a shift differential of $3.00 per hour.