Production Team Lead

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Production Lead to join our team at Acme United Corporation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in assembly line setup, leading teams, and a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Support department in meeting the monthly target (currently 85%).
• Assist in daily start up meeting with team.
• Work in conjunction with dept planners to ensure orders are prioritized to meet customer build/ship dates.
• Ensure that the daily schedule is being used and followed (
• Daily follow up to ensure that all lines are set up for the next days run (on time start).
• Ensure all automation equipment is being used (squid ink jet, video jet and label peel machines etc.).
• Confirm members are meeting line/piece rate by routine follow up.
• Follow up with other members and Team Leads that the basics of 5’s is being followed and holding everyone accountable.
• Ensure lines are being set up correctly by Material Handlers.
• Ensure excess/unused product is put back in the designated location in the warehouse.
• Facilitate work teams in building products according to defined production station environment.
• Train and coach assemblers on how to handle and organize workstations for a variety of assembly methods and needs.
• Continuously monitor the quality of production within the production area and take appropriate measures to eliminate or minimize quality and waste issues.
• Responsible for all required paperwork to be accurate and correct to designated locations including disbursement and counts of rejected items, collecting data for hour-by-hour reports and providing detail and summary reports as required by management.
• Set-up team and assemblers to ensure proper product flow with minimal set-up time.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 2-5 years working directly in a moderate-to-high volume assembly process or equivalent.
• High school diploma or equivalent education required
• 2-3 years of leadership / supervisory experience.
• Manufacturing practices in an assembly environment.
• Able perform basic math.
• Must be able to read, speak and write English fluently.
• Preferably bi-lingual
• Effectively and correctly read and follow instructions.
• Experience in Leadership in a team environment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Rocky Mount, NC 27801 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rocky Mount, NC 27801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19