Production Lead

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.
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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

Minimum of High School diploma or equivalency is necessary.

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. Mechanical aptitude with the ability to learn basic PM and minor machine adjustment
7. Analytical problem solving, facilitation and decision making abilities
8. Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
9. Demonstrated positive performance record
10. Demonstrated professional and ethical manner
11. Required to become certified Training Buddy

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.)

• Often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Vision abilities required include close vision

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.

• Exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles 90% of the time.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

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.