Production Lead Shift 2

JOB SUMMARY:

Operations leads will be part of the direct manufacturing team and will spend approximately 95% of their time performing the same duties as other operators or welders in their work area.  Approximately 5% of their time will be spent performing other tasks such as changeovers, troubleshooting issues with the line, first piece acceptance and training in the cell.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs tasks / standard work of production operator or welders in the work area.
2. Understanding of safety policies, practices and rules that apply to assigned area, including Hazcom labels, MSDS information, LOTO procedures. 
3. Promotion of Safety within in the cell and primary contact to ensure proper reaction to and reporting of injury and/or illness.
4. Communicate staffing needs to Production Supervisor.
5. Monitoring of job rotation schedule and escalate where issues arise.
6. Provide first response to line problems.  Document problems, resolve when possible and follow-up with appropriate resource or group to ensure problem is corrected.
7. Demonstration and encouragement of teamwork among associates.
8. Conduct and/or coordinate training of associates, act as a mentor and coach.
9. Facilitation of team to ensure build sequence follows documented standardized work.
10. Monitoring and maintenance of 5S in the workplace and escalate where necessary.
11. Assist with changeovers, troubleshooting and first piece inspection processes.
12. Provides daily update on operations to Supervisor.
13. Monitor the usage of operating supplies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

Minimum of High School diploma or equivalency is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

1 year manufacturing experience

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to manage multiple priorities.
2. Ability to adapt to changing work requirements.
3. Ability to emulate strong interpersonal skills and effectively interact with people.
4. Ability to use measuring and gauging devices.
5. Ability to perform all cell jobs at Takt time.
6. Ability to read, write, and perform basic math skills.
7. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram forms.
8. Mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn basic PM and minor machine adjustment.
9. Analytical problem solving, facilitation and decision making abilities.
10. Demonstrated positive performance and attendance record.
11. Demonstrated professional and ethical practices.
12. Ability to organize work under constant demands and changing priorities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.