Production Lead

Job Summary

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Responsible for delegating tasks of Team Members to meet production operation KPIs. Working towards the next level.

Principle Responsibilities

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• Know and understand all production requirements.

• Ability to communicate with multiple levels in the organization.

• Respond to abnormalities, manage process quality.

• Communicate with previous shifts and cross functional teams as needed.

• Know and understand all work instructions for process.

• Develop and track countermeasures for unnecessary DT, Quality, KPI Targets and Safety

• Troubleshooting

• Ensure adequate training for Team Members

• Ensure Job Procedures are up to date.

• Other duties or projects as assigned.

Leadership Competencies

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• **Provides Vision and Clarity

  **-demonstrates, sets, communicates, and ensures business strategy plan.

• **Leads Change

  ** - challenges status quo by involving others in change process.

• **Engages People

  **- executes clarity of expectations and demonstrates people are our most valuable asset.

• **Communicates

  ** - proactive and transparent while keeping associates informed. Be an active listener.

• **Manages Talent

  **- assess associate skills. Teach, mentor, and provide constructive feedback for performance improvement.

• **Makes Sound Decisions

  **-make timely decisions based on data. Make logical data driven decisions and commit to action.

• **Creates Alignment

  **-encourage collaboration. Seek input from others and stay open-minded, work towards common goals.

• **Drives Results

  **-develop goals to achieve business objectives. Remove barriers and remain focused.

• **Models Growth Mindset

  ** - encourage new thinking, stay resilient and optimistic. Learn from setbacks.

• **Engenders Trust

**- develops relationships through credibility and trust. Remain approachable, humble, and genuine.

• Leads Courageously - challenges others. Can make tough decisions and address conflict constructively.

Supervisory Skills

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• Hold associates accountable for Safety, Quality and Standards of Conduct

• Ensure associates are performing job according to VWI (Visual Work Instructions) and/or Job Procedures

• Recommend training when associates are not meeting expectations.

• Coach and develop Team Members

• Participate in counseling.

Education/Experience Requirements

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• Leadership experience.

• Experience in problem solving discipline.

• Effective communication skills.

• Good understanding of robotics and automation equipment preferred.

• Continuous Improvement participation

Physical Requirements

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• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, climb stairs, reach with arms and hands.

• Must be able to lift and move 10 - 30 lbs. on a periodic basis.

• Must be able to use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, distance vision, depth perception, and focus ability for examining product.

• Must be able to travel by car or air.

Skills and Qualifications

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• Communicate effectively.

• Team oriented.

• Improvement driven.

• Understand data.

• Performance management.

Authority Level

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• Lead and participate in corrective actions as needed.

• Collaborate with Supervisor to determine Team Member placement.

• Stop production if Quality or Safety issues arise.

Process changes with prior approval i.e. – equipment, software, etc.

You should be proficient in:

• Soldering
• Warehouse Experience
• Packaging Experience
• High School / GED
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Basic Computer Skills
• Microsoft Excel

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Sterilization-In-Place (SIP)
• Automotive Vehicles (Toyota, Honda)
• Safety Glass
• Tempered Glass
• Pallet Jack
• Palletizer
• HMI
• Conveyor Systems
• Pelletizer Machine