2nd Shift - Production Leadperson

Position Type: Full Time

Positions Available: 1

Exempt: Non-Exempt

Pay: Depending on experience

Shift Hours: Monday - Thursday, 3:30 PM - 2:00 AM

General Description / Summary -

The Working Group Leader is responsible for 10-20 direct reports and/or a group of designated machines. Is a key member of the company's Operational Team.

Reports to the - Operations Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities-

The duties identified below are the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Other duties may be assigned that align with the summary of this position.

• Understand and promote Good Safety practices with all employees
• Regularly and proactively communicate with the Manager on any issues that impact production, quality, or safety, so each issue is addressed by priority.
• Uses computer- or paper-based tracking methods, related to machine and individual efficiency.
• Coordinate and assign personnel activities to meet the scheduled priorities.
• Adapt and react quickly to changes/priorities based on Customer delivery requirements.
• Analyze and resolve work problems that arise. Assist personnel in solving work problems.
• Monitors designated work areas to ensure all scheduled 6s activities are completed and logged off as scheduled.
• Provide instruction and guidance to your team to give them the knowledge to be successful.
• Provide insight on the scheduled employee performance reviews and evaluations.
• Utilize observations and performance metrics to make strategic planning for necessary training and development for your team members
• Be the ambassador to drive the EOS process with your team members.

Production Responsibilities-

• Oversee and monitor the set-ups and operation of your scheduled machines.
• Estimate worker-hour requirements.
• Be aligned with the Maintenance Department to ensure the machines are repaired in sequence of priority to meet customer demand.
• When needed help fill in a production role to keep needed parts on schedule.

Quality Responsibilities-

• Work with the Quality Assurance Department to interpret drawings, specifications to ensure product being manufactured matches all Customer requirements.
• Take the lead in resolving quality issues and problems.
• Monitor scheduled operator quality checks and coach as needed to minimize non-conformance parts.

Continuous Improvement Responsibilities-

• Recommend process improvement measures for cost reductions to improve production methods, equipment performance, quality of products and working conditions.
• Lead all setup reduction activities.
• Implement and maintain 6S program (organization of tooling, workstations) in assigned area.
• Assist in team building activities.

Educational Level-

High School Diploma / or Equivalent required, technical diploma in machining and/or supervision would be a plus.

Previous Experience-

• 2 years Shop lead or Supervisor experience required.
• Precision CNC Mill or Lathe experience a PLUS.
• Quality Assurance experience a PLUS.

Physical Demand -

Must be able to be on feet for entire shift.