Sheetmetal Lead

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Cook up and supervise the daily production activities of assigned staff
• Support the Supervisor / Manager with day-to-day operations to meet safety, cost, quality and schedule
• Manage day-to-day direction from supervision including flow of parts and resources
• Ensure that production goals and objectives are met in a timely and efficient manner
• Monitor production performance, identify areas of improvement, and take corrective action as needed
• Ensure that production processes are carried out in accordance with established safety and quality standards
• Must be able to learn and understand equipment, as well as setup and run the equipment
• Perform most of the hands-on or OJT training for the team members
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
• Train and mentor production staff in the use of equipment and processes
• Maintain employee attendance and performance records
• Develop and implement production schedules and workflows
• Enforce company policies and procedures in a consistent and fair manner
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure proper stock rotation
• Troubleshoot production issues and resolve them in a timely manner
• Motivate team by leading by example
• Model appropriate behavior and reinforce Sonaca North America policies and procedures
• Create a culture for continuous improvement
• Initiate and support continuous improvement by helping the team learn and implement lean manufacturing process improvement tools
• Serve as an expert in the Production Operator tasks, working with management, leads, quality personnel, etc., to resolve technical problems
• Absorb and assist HR and training personnel as needed, in the development and evaluation of formalized skill training programs and materials
• Participate in team meetings and scheduling activities
• Serve as the Safety Monitor for the work center operations
• May be asked to help develop work instructions or serve on various work center and/or cross functional process improvement teams, task forces, and rapid improvement projects
• May be asked to temporarily work at or assist other work centers
• Must know, understand and follow all job tools available and applicable to the job and the plant, including work instructions, the Employee Handbook, etc.

Education And Experiences

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment
• 1+ years in a leadership / lead role
• Experience reading blueprints
• Knowledge of production processes and equipment
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to bend, twist and stretch arms above head and walk or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely and heavier objects with assistance
• Must be able to push and pull heavy racks
• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to walk and sit