What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Lead - Berlin, CT Saturday-Sunday 7:00am-3:30pm position at Fosdick Fulfillment Corp?
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Fosdick Fulfillment Corporation is a family-owned third-party logistics (3PL) company that has been helping clients grow since 1965. With facilities in Connecticut and Nevada, we provide customized direct-to-consumer (DTC) and business-to-business (B2B) fulfillment, warehousing, and distribution solutions to a diverse range of customers.
We are committed to creating a positive workplace where employees are valued, supported, and given opportunities to grow. In addition to a collaborative team environment and stable, long-term employment, we offer a robust benefits package featuring multiple medical plan options, HSA, dental and vision coverage, 401k, company-paid disability and life insurance, and a variety of voluntary benefits to help protect you and your family.
Fosdick Fulfillment has an immediate opening for a part time production lead in our Berlin, CT location Saturday and Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Production Lead is responsible for work involving the coordination and facilitation of worker efforts in the assigned area, in order to expedite the work flow and maintain the smooth operational flow.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
A Production Lead works under the general supervision of the Production Manager or Production Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Monitors and facilitates the work activities of area workers.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinates the production flow of the various work stations and estimates manpower requirements.
- Assigns coworkers to jobs, monitors their performance, the ability to motivate employees, and responds to job related questions on a regular basis.
- Trains coworkers and demonstrates appropriate work procedures.
- Ensures safe work practices by complying with safety rules and regulations.
- Informs management of any personnel or production related problems.
- Assists coworkers in making job related decisions.
- Completes area paperwork or assists management in completing paperwork in a timely manner.
- Monitors the availability of materials and proper functioning of machinery necessary to perform the work.
- Working knowledge of shipping system (manifest)
- Assures that housekeeping practices of the area are in accordance with the company standards.
- Communicates with coworkers and assigned temporary employees in a courteous and business-like manner.
- Maintains good attendance, is punctual and available to work overtime and during the holidays when needed.
- Performs similar duties as those employees under his/her charge.
- Performs related work as required by Supervisor or Manager.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Examines lines for bottlenecks, makes adjustments in workforce assignments and delegates new tasks to direct reports accordingly. Completes all work schedules in order as issued, consistently assists in meeting daily production goals.
- Has demonstrated ability to train employees for any production function on the line.
- People skills; ability to give and receive directions and instructions respectfully. Communicates with employees at all levels.
- Practices and ensures good safety/housekeeping habits.
- Has proven ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Complies with all company and department procedures and policies.
- Capable of performing time studies and quality audits.
- Keep work incidents confidential.
- Conducts themselves in an appropriate manner at all times regardless of circumstances.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Requires high school diploma or the equivalent and one year related experience and/or training in production line functions, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess the ability to read, write and comprehend all necessary work transactions.
- Efficient in Microsoft Office programs
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical and mental requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the principal or essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential function
- The ability to read and comprehend all necessary work transactions.
- The ability to add, subtract and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers so that accurate records may be maintained.
- The ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods – 8 hours a day.
- The ability to bend or stoop at knees or waist; twist at waist to move or manipulate necessary materials.
- The ability, with assistance, to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
- The ability to communicate effectively with Supervisor or coworkers.
- The ability to set up and adjust required machinery, as needed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work is conducted under typical warehouse surroundings. Some moderately uncomfortable elements might be present such as heat, cold, dust and equipment noise.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Fosdick Fulfillment Corporation and employee and is subject to change by the Fosdick Fulfillment Corporation as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.
Salary : $18 - $21