Production Leader

Role Summary/Purpose

This position will coordinate and provide leadership to assigned unit(s) in the attainment of goals with respect to safety, quality, cost, production and compliance. The person in this position will provide on-going support in scheduling resources to facilitate the flow of product to meet the customer requirements and have decision making authority in areas of process improvement and/or production plan execution to make appropriate resource decisions. This position will report to the Operations Manager.

This is a panel interview job.

Essential Responsibilities

• Execute and maintain production orders by planning for vacations/other planned absenteeism and coordinating weekly overtime staffing per allocation in coordination with other shifts
• Coordinate with all first line activities (i.e. customer critical list, production control), to assure the meeting of production schedules and customer satisfaction, cost goals, and maintaining the highest standards
• Set productivity goals and establish a balance between increased productivity and reduced costs of manufacturing operations
• Evaluate machine, tool, and material resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime
• Develop workflow policies and procedures that improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality
• Support/Lead process improvement initiatives including solutions teams to reduce cycle time, improve inventory turns and reduce manufacturing losses
• Ensure all safety and health standards are met to keep an organization accident-free
• Interpret analytical reports, written specs, shop prints, MOS, BOMS, maintain numerical/written records and do shop math
• Trouble shoot, set up and operate critical area equipment, when needed
• Communicate regularly with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production
• Motivate, support, and provide guidance to assigned workforce
• Maintain area visual management boards and communicate information across other shifts
• Provide feedback, coaching, and counseling to employees regarding individual performance and development needs
• Perform administrative duties to support the business, including SAP, Limble, Paychex, leading inventory teams, scrap reporting, EHS audits, etc.

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not proscribe or restrict the tasks and/or responsibilities that may be assigned or reassigned at any time.

This job description is subject to change at any time.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have 5 years or more manufacturing or equivalent experience
• High School Diploma; Degree in a technical, business management or relevant field will be an advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Proven record in training employees about safety and production
• Strong working knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
• Ability to coach and motivate employees

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent safety, attendance and performance record
• Able to work well with others, give work direction, coach the work of others including contingent workers, and work with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and the ability to interface with all levels of management and make and keep commitments
• Pro-active, positive attitude.
• Degree in technical, business management, or relevant field

***Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment for this position***

• Health Benefits – Available Day 1

• Paid Holidays – 11 Per Year

• Retirement Benefits – 401k Available to Set Up And Contribute After 6 Months Of Employment

3% Company Contribution – Even If You Do Not Contribute.

Company Match – 75% Of Your Contribution Up To 6%

• Permissive Time Away Vacation/Sick Time