Production Leader - 1st Shift (2 openings)

Job Description: Position: Leader - Manufacturing Reports To: Supervisor/Department Manager Pay Range: Level 10 – Level 24 Essential Functions: Coordinates employee activities and material movement to meet production schedule for shift; Ensures communication/information flow between departments and shifts maintained and effective; Provides on the job training of employees as needed; See, reads, and follows work instructions, safety procedures, and completes various forms and reports; Works with key individuals to ensure compliance to Quality standards and ISO procedures; Assists in maintaining accurate inventories, administrative tasks, and reporting accurate/timely; Provides back up to supervisor as needed; Assists in development of employee goals and provides input on performance evaluations; Assists employees with tasks and breaks as needed; Works with co-workers in a safe, professional, and cooperative manner; Maintains good attendance, flexibility in job assignments, adaptable to changing business needs, and continually learns and applies new skills; Follows all company policies, procedures and ensures employees do the same. Meets minimum physical/mental requirements with or without reasonable accommodation; Other duties as assigned. General Duties / Responsibilities/Mental Demands: Operate Equipment: Able to operate all equipment in area of responsibility which operators in that department are required to use and maintain. Administrative: See, read, and follow work instructions; guide, follow, and direct operators in the use of and compliance to policies/procedures and paperwork required for department…such as work instructions, DVQRs, Pareto charts, blue print reading, labels, ISO procedures, labor tickets, time cards, BOM, and other department specific general forms; ensure inventory accuracy and procedures followed. Quality: Collect data, use quality tools and methods, coordinate with auditors/engineers; participate in the problem solving process; assist operators as required; follow and ensure operator compliance to ISO and quality procedures. Productivity: Production floor coordination via: assign manning; maintain and coordinate product flow (material movement); coordinate/ensure fixture/work station set up as appropriate for department; ensure employee tools available and in good repair; meet production schedule and execute plan; identify variance issues. Health/Safety: Follow all safety policies, guidelines and training given; identify risks; ensure PPE used; support plant safety programs/initiatives; team/project participation; primary response to coordinating solutions/addressing issues; support return to work; assist with accident reports; ensure all accidents/injuries/near misses are reported immediately; maintain good personal hygiene. Teamwork/Flexibility: Foster and develop communications between shifts/departments; build relationships with key partners in organization; team building between operators, shifts, and departments; follow key principles; motivate employees; diffuse employee issues via gathering information and direct employees to sources/directions on addressing issues; coach and support employees through change and company initiatives; available for OT. Set Up: Assist in area/workstation/workbench set up as needed; help find efficient and effective methods. Other: Contain and pass on employee issues to supervisor/manager via recognizing the severity and direct to management accordingly; participate in decision making via gathering and presenting facts; provide input on employee evaluations; provide OJT and specific instruction / training to operators as needed/required; set the example for performance and promote a positive work environment. Pre-Requisites/Minimum Qualifications: One-year certificate from college or technical school; previous similar experience; previous or demonstrated proficiency at assembly or similar manufacturing work; demonstrated leadership and organizational skills and effective/supportive communication; must be self-motivated and able to train and motivate others.