Production Associate Lead

At Johnson Outdoors, home to some of the world’s most innovative and best-known outdoor recreation brands, we create amazing outdoor experiences - for adventurers, by adventurers. Check out each of the unique Johnson Outdoor brands in Fishing, Camping, Watercraft and Diving!

Come help shape the future growth of Johnson Outdoors and our Fishing brands by playing a key role within the Manufacturing department.  Located at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on the shores of beautiful Lake Eufaula, Alabama, the Production Lead is responsible for providing leadership and direction of teams of Production Associates on the assigned shift and production lines to meet expected targets of productivity, quality and cost control.

What you will be doing:

• Coordinate and assign tasks to production staff following the daily production schedule. Troubleshoot processes and equipment when issues arise.
• Assist with monitoring fluctuating workloads of team members to ensure effective departmental operations. Alert leadership of any significant coverage gaps.
• Train team members and act as a resource to the team by assisting with problem resolution and providing informal coaching.
• Prepare all direct materials via work orders and indirect material for production consumption.
• Proactively seek process, cost and quality improvements. Monitor and check products produced to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain high levels of safety and housekeeping standards.
• Perform day-to-day production activities on the floor which may include performing assembly and operating equipment.
• Assist with tracking and collecting process data to control and monitor key performance indicators, perform reporting and monitor compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed: 

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years’s experience on the production floor which includes possessing multiple skills/facets within the area supported.

• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and work under tight deadlines while maintaining positive employee relations. 
• Demonstrated advance troubleshooting skills to provide guidance to team members. 
• Ability to make independent and effective decisions. 
• Ability to successfully learn new skills and processes.  
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills. 
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook). 
• Good verbal and written communication skills to provide effective guidance and training to team members. 
• Primary job functions may involve extensive standing, walking, lifting and bending. 
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.

A few pointers about our culture:

• Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation are in our bones! We authentically innovate trusted equipment that gets people out in the great outdoors.
• We are laser-focused on our consumers, and passionate about providing superior solutions flexible to meet any event’s needs or mission requirements.
• We strive to create meaningful, healthy change in the world as individuals and as a family of brands.
• We value team members who are willing to wear many hats; who take personal initiative, anticipating what needs to be done, and figuring things out to make them happen; but who are also willing to ask help, to assist others and work together.

 What you will receive:

• Share in the company’s success with competitive base salary with additional earning potential through participation in the cash profit sharing program, and eligibility for annual pay increases.
• Find work/life balance with generous Paid Time Off and holiday benefits, a full benefits package, and broad range of employee support and fitness and wellness plans.
• Further your career with performance development and training opportunities, including our tuition assistance program.
• Have fun at work, enjoying a collaborative and casual work environment, participating in fun company events, and taking advantage of great employee discounts on all our outdoor recreational products.
• Plan for your future with our 401(k) with company match and deferred retirement contributions, Sons & Daughters Scholarship program, college savings program, life and LTD insurance, and more.