Position Summary:

The Production Lead is responsible for preparing materials and tools to get production lines ready to execute production goods. The Production Lead will assist with ensuring all Machine Operators adhere to plant rules and follow all Company safety guidelines. This candidate will be responsible for ensuring quality standards are met for all produced goods and for ensuring a smoothly run, efficient production line(s).

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Lead the production team in managing all aspects of production planning, scheduling, quality control and inventory management (including supplies and tools).
• Effectively communicate between management and operators to ensure an efficient production line(s) with maximum output.
• Train new operators and coach existing operators to increase productivity, efficiency and quality of work.
• Motivate team to meet scheduling demands. Ensure team flexes as needed to meet demand. Assist Production Manager with proper scheduling of Machine Operators to meet demand.
• Know and adhere to all safety rules and procedures. Perform daily plant inspections and report back to Production Manager with any/all findings.
• Solve day to day problems to facilitate the productivity of the line. Involve Production Manager when/as needed.
• Actively suggest operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production time, and reduce costs.
• Assist with conducting time studies in order to balance work flow of lines.
• Accommodates and performs other related duties effectively as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Education

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or the equivalent
• 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in building products
• 3 years of supervisory experience
• Ability to accurately read measurements on machines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating a forklift
• Experience operating a CNC Machine or other wood working machines
• Experience using hand tools
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish
• Ability to work in high-speed, fast-paced production environment
• Perform each job on the line within required quality standards
• Basic understanding of computers to input inventory numbers and other data points
• Experience with manual and automatic manufacturing processes
• Possess strong communication skills (both verbal and written)

Working Conditions:

• Non-temperature controlled environment
• Work overtime and on weekends as needed to complete daily production schedule

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged standing/walking
• Lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50lbs

Perks and Benefits

We hope that you’re excited by the possibilities that come along with working at Exemplis! With us, TEAM comes first. We bring integrity, passion, and excellence to work each day. Being part of our team means living our core values and thriving in an environment of constant innovation and positive change.

In addition to our unique culture, we also offer these fun perks and benefits.

• Competitive Salary: Our compensation philosophy is to be externally competitive, internally fair, and not win or lose on compensation. Salary ranges are developed with the support of national benchmarks and industry best practices that adjusts to your cost of labor, years of relevant experience, skill set, and education.

• Health Insurance: We offer a variety of health insurance options (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for all of our team members. Eligible the first month following your start date.

• 401(k): We match 100% up to 3% and then 50% of the next 2% deferred.

• Time Off: Taking time off to recharge is a must whether it is for your personal health or vacation; paid time off starts accruing day 1!

• Observed Holidays: 10 company observed holidays: New Years, Martin Luther King, President’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day.

• Employee Discounts across all of our product lines.

• Hit our Numbers Lunch: When we hit out monthly milestones, we all celebrate!

• Tuition Scholarships: Partnership with UMASS Global for 10%-20% off tuition for you and/or your family.

About Us:

It all started in a small warehouse in California with just three employees, a fax machine and a bell that rang out every time a chair came down the conveyor belt. Over 25 years later, Exemplis continues to lead, innovate and disrupt an array of industries through its growing family of brands — including SitOnIt Seating, Timbuk2, X-Chair, Mavix, Edloe Finch, and Albany Park.
From sustainable manufacturing to outreach programs and more, we strive to make a positive impact on everyone we serve. We make sure our people (and their communities) are at the core of our organization. To make a difference, we must be a champion of diversity, inclusion, service and social justice — above all else.
Are you ready to be a part of something special? We have headquarters, offices and retail stores across the U.S. (plus a variety of flexible work opportunities). Learn more and apply today.
Exemplis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and our company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state, and local laws. Read our full statement on our careers page.