The Production Lead is directly responsible for leading a shift of Production Operators to ensure that all blow molding production activities are carried out in a safe, efficient, and effective manner. RESPONSIBILITIES:Owns and drives productivity, quality and schedule attainment for the shift. Coordinates daily production schedule to develop rotation based on scheduling needs while ensuring training needs are met. Learns processing of blow molding equipment. Observes machines and equipment in operation for malfunctions. Able to start and stop all machinery. Performs production duties and fills-in as requiredto relieve employees for breaks, absenteeism, and vacations. Conducts training of new employees and retraining as required. Leads 5S activities through the shift. Requires clean-up of work areas on a daily basis. Learns and understands LEAN tools and their use and is a champion in leading the usage of these tools and behaviors for the shift. Continually monitors and assesses personnel and coaches them on ergonomics, behavior, participation, cross-training, etc. Promotes a positive safety culture by ensuring all safety policies and procedures are being followed. Actively takes the role of leadership in the area of responsibility and reinforces the company’s policies. Assists in administering an effective employee relations program which ensures employee needs are met while helping to provide overall support with production operations. Ensures all non-conforming reports are filled out, coordinated and closed properly. Reviews employee training data and coordinates with supervisors to ensure all training needs are met. KEY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESMust be able to operate, understand, and transfer knowledge of all machinery and equipment Must be able to communicate workplace hazards Forklift certification from Scepter required Strong reading and mathematical skills required