Job OverviewProduction Lead Duties and Responsibilities· Creates and sustain a safe work environment· Adheres to and ensure employees are following all safety requirements· Completes accident reports immediately after accident happens and notify the safety coordinator, production manager/supervisor, plant manager and HR· Responsible for quality of work performed, inspect 1st off parts to ensure quality· Verify changes in designated area when needed· Adhere to attendance policy · Responds to production related issues, orders, and production demands· Meets or exceeds production targets· Conduct weekly shift meetings, when necessary, with employees to review safety and general notices · Read and complete shift pass down reports, when needed· Ensure all training requirements are met for employees· Assist in performance evaluations when needed in a timely manner· Provide continual feedback on both positive and negative performance.· Responsible to building a strong team through motivation, coaching and mentoring· Assist with projects as assigned by manager/supervisor Knowledge, Skills and Abilities· Knowledgeable with and/or able to learn key areas of responsibility· Ability to train employees to perform job requirements· Must be able to handle different situations that will arise including emergency situations· Must be tactful in dealing with different personality types· Forklift certified by Elkhart Plastics/Myers certified trainer· CPR certified if required· Possess adequate computer skills· Good communication and organization skills· Ability to read and write proficiently Education and Experience · Minimum of 2 years production experience, preferably most recent in a lead role· Bilingual perferred· High school diploma Working ConditionsAble to work in hot humid environment for extended periods of time. This job is in a typical manufacturing environment, to include:Ovens, torches, and rotating toolsForklifts and other moving machineryLoud work environment Physical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.The employee will be walking and standing the majority of the time as this position requires a continuous presence on the manufacturing floor.