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Production Lead - Laser 2nd shift

GSMW, Inc.
South Bend, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 8/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/7/2026
Description

The Production Lead has the responsibility to train employees to defined departmental standards, job routings, departmental best practices and company policies. This is a working position and machine operation is required.

This job description is intended to be an overview of primary responsibilities for this position. It is expected that tasks and requirements will change from time to time and employees will be asked to respond as needed and within reason.

Organizational Relationships and Authority

The Production Lead reports directly to the Production Supervisor. There are no direct reports associated with this position. The Production Lead will have the authority to direct work of others whenever the Production Supervisor is not present in the department. They will also have the authority and responsibility to temporarily stop and correct a safety or manufacturing-related concern.
Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Production Lead is to prepare employees to perform work expertly. Additional responsibilities include:
• Provides comprehensive instruction in the operation of all manufacturing equipment within the department.
• Collaborates to ensure training documents reflect current state processes
• Receives factory training on all new equipment and technologies
• Assesses and records employees skills according to established standards
• Assists in developing assessment tools
• Monitors and communicates employee progress with supervisors and Training Manager
• Maintains expert knowledge of all equipment within the department/area of focus
• Collaborates to effectively solve departmental problems related to machines, tools, staff, materials, processes and systems

Requirements

Qualifications and Competencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess excellent interpersonal skills, be able to produce coherent written documents, maintain an optimistic and supportive attitude, and maintain the strictest confidence regarding all issues and information regarding the company's operations, its employees, financial matters, and personal matters of which the employee may become aware in the course of their work. The individual will also maintain competency with the following programs and equipment:
• Office equipment; Computer, Phone, Fax, Scan, Copy
  • ERP systems
  • Height gauges, calipers, protractors, rules, micrometers, etc.
  • Ability to read and interpret complex blueprint specifications and perform inspections

• Ability to communicate technical instructions
• First Aid and CPR certified
General Competencies
  • Dependability: Follows procedures and responds to management direction: takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits time necessary to reach goals; meets deadlines or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
  • Problem Solving: Utilizes creative talents and skills to successfully resolve problems; develops solutions that work; works well with others to solve problems and resolve situations.
  • Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments prepared and on time.
  • Peer Relations: Manages difficult or emotional employee situations; good communication skills; responds promptly and effectively to employee needs; solicits peer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance in a friendly productive manner; meets commitments to others.
  • Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates engaging presentation skills; participates in meetings.
  • Written Communication: Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
Education
  • Minimum high school diploma or GED and three to five years related experience and/or training.
Experience

Minimum of three years of experience within a manufacturing environment is required, preferably in metal fabrication or related industry 2 Years or more experience running Press Brake Machines is preferred

Salary : $24

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