Production Lead Surface- Green Bay, WI

POSITION SUMMARY

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production teammates within the Surface Department. Serve as the technical lead for the area. Be the expert on efficient operation of all equipment in the department. Key focus with their team to achieve quality, productivity, and turnaround goals.

OPERATIONS

• Plan, organize, direct, and control the work of staff to meet quality, productivity and turnaround goals in the Surface Department
• Interact with Production Manager – Surface to coordinate efforts and communicate effectively with teammates
• Maintain processes to ensure quality checks are carried out and develop countermeasures to correct defects
• Use problem solving techniques to proactively address issues or concerns within the department. Elevate to Production Manager – Surface for resolution when appropriate
• Consistently validate machine calibration
• Review jobs to determine if they meet Optical Lab standards
• Troubleshoot all equipment issues to achieve resolution and determine the need to engage Maintenance Team

TRAINING AND IMPROVEMENT

• Ensure teammates have received applicable training to perform all aspects of their job including equipment operations/work and safety procedures as outlined in their respective job description
• Provide manager with input for teammate’s performance reviews and development plans
• Partner with teammates in Surface Department to give performance feedback
• Recommend or implement measures to motivate teammates and to improve morale, production methods, efficiency, equipment performance, productivity, and product quality

MANTAIN SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ensure teammates follow all Optical Lab and company policies and adhere to safety related guidelines
• Complete accident reports and follow accident communication procedures
• Perform stretching before reporting to workstation

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of previous related experience in optical (eyewear) manufacturing, retail, or other relevant leadership experience
• Demonstrated hands on leadership capability
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Sound decision-making ability
• Professional written and oral communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to problem solve in a professional and timely manner
• Analytical skills
• Detail oriented
• Self-motivated
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Time management skills
• Ability to troubleshoot in a production environment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Able to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization through written and two-way verbal communication
• Able to read and write at a high school graduate level
• Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Able to operate various Optical Lab equipment and office equipment
• Demonstrate physical agility (bending, climbing, twisting, squatting, lifting, pushing, reaching, etc.) on a repetitive basis
• Able to lift an average of 25-35 pounds on a repetitive basis
• Able to see (Near, Distance, Color, and Depth Perception)
• Manual and finger dexterity, as well as hand/arm steadiness
• Able to grip and hold items
• Good eye and hand coordination
• Able to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Able to perform work in various departments within the lab based on business needs
• Able to work normal and/or extended (evenings, nights, and weekends) office hours to meet established deadlines
• Able to travel independently to support Company objectives and personal development