Description

\"Lead a team in the delivery of innovative products that truly improve people's quality of life."

United Safety and Survivability Corporation is committed to delivering the most innovative and reliable safety and survivability solutions our customers can trust to protect life and property. As the global leader in our industry, we push boundaries by utilizing innovation to highly engineer and produce the next generation of safety and survivability technologies.

At United Safety we're solving our industry's most important problems with talented individuals who share our passion to change the world. Our culture is fast-paced, energetic and innovative. We work to build an inclusive environment in which everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, age, or background, can do their best work. We are fully committed to continuous growth and advancement; we will reinvest profits and resources into our employees, our processes and product innovation.

Job Title: Production Line Lead

Department: Production

Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary: The Production Line Lead is responsible for overseeing a variety of manufacturing activities within their department. This will include planning and leading activities of production personnel and coordinating workflow to ensure production and quality goals are achieved. Under general guidelines the Line Lead applies comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing practices and procedures to complete assignments while ensuring that the workplace is a hazard free and safe environment. We are seeking a Production Line Lead who will join our first shift team 6:00am - 2:30pm.

Responsibilities: As the Production Line Lead you will:

• Determine the most efficient use of employee resources to accomplish company goals.
• Demonstrate and enforce a commitment to quality and the quality process.
• Prioritize and assign workload to meet schedule based on available resources.
• Provide work instructions and follows-ups on operations.
• Execute and coordinate employee training to ensure that procedures are followed and meet all quality requirements.
• Use basic problem solving skills to ensure stable operation of the work cells.
• Identify and report problems and potential problems regarding materials quality and other work-related issues and recommend corrective action on a timely basis.
• Analyze cost reductions and elimination of unnecessary rework.
• Ensure that the sufficient supply of appropriate tools, equipment and supplies are available to accomplish tasks.
• Achieve delivery goals; daily schedule compliance and on time delivery.
• Maintain a smooth workflow and organized area.
• Implement improvements integrating new tools, layout, and/or processes in manufacturing.
• Keep records up-to date on orders, scrap, re-work and pulls.
• Motivate employees, provide positive feedback on performance and mediate disputes.
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring, promotion, disciplinary action and discharge.
• Maintain employee performance and attendance records (time keeping system).
• Observe and enforce all Company rules and safety practices to ensure a hazard free work environment is maintained.
• Maintain consistent daily housekeeping of all areas of responsibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

You're a great fit for this position if this describes you;

• High school diploma or equivalent. May have relevant training, such as shop class, blueprint reading or machine shop.
• 2 - 5 years of experience in related manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of interdepartmental workflow, knowledge of good manufacturing processes.
• Able to read, comprehend and interpret technical drawings and to relay instructions.
• Excellent written communications skills, including the use of proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar to produce error-free copy, particularly composing letters, reports and documents used for decision making.
• Outstanding oral communication skills including tact and diplomacy which would be utilized during customer service, conflict management, development of relationships with internal and external contact.
• Perform basic shop math calculations (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying, measuring and converting decimals) is something you are experienced in.
• Proficient in current computer software: MS Applications Word, Excel, Outlook and understanding of ERP systems.
• Able to stand up to 12 hours per day, walk, use hand to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk and hear.
• Occasionally lifting-up to 50 pounds.
• Possess excellent motor coordination and be able to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and sit.
• Basic knowledge of Empirical and Metric hardware.
• Able to be Forklift certified.
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions, directions and other communication in English.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and diverse projects including, analytical thinking, planning, prioritizing, problem solving, decision making and carrying out assigned projects with minimal supervision.
• Must handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion.
• Able to perform in a fast-paced, team environment, with time constrains while responding to change favorably and quickly.
• Safety is at the forefront of your mind when you are working and you gladly follow all policies to promote a safe working environment at United Safety.
• You bring with you a positive attitude and the ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
• Help United Safety operate effectively by adhering to attendance and punctuality standards.
• Understanding that you are part of a growing company, you have no concerns with and able to work extended hours/over-time as needed as well as some Saturdays to support that growth.