Lead, Production

ReturnPro is looking for a team oriented, driven, and energetic Production Lead. The Production Lead is responsible for assisting in supervising teammates in a logistics and assembly environment. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the teammate occupying this position.

• Ensure effective teammate relations

• Provide teammate coaching and development

• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas

• Leads departmental performance measures, including visual controls, and provides regular progress reports to the Facility Manager

• Leads department priorities

• Track absenteeism and timekeeping

• Follows standard work methods

• Results-driven and time management

• Great communication and critical-thinking skills

• Practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible

• Help identify cost/time-saving measures to increase production on the line

Requirements:

• A high school qualification or equivalent

• Experience in manufacturing would be advantageous

• Forklift certification required

• Knowledge of health and safety laws

• Excellent knowledge of equipment used in the manufacturing process

• Frequently required to walk, bend, use hands, and reach with hands and arms 

• Possible weekend work and overtime required (including potential overnight shifts)

• Ability to frequently and repetitively lift, push, and carry up to 35 lbs.

• Ability to frequently and repetitively lift and carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs

• Ability to frequently and repetitively bend, lift and reach to install parts of varying size and weight overhead

• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

• Attention to detail, accuracy, and task completion

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

• Embody ReturnPro's company values: Team, Innovation, Partnership, and Sustainability

• Demonstrated initiative

• Ability to think creatively and problem solve when faced with new challenges

• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and deliver quality work in an efficient manner

• Ability to manage competing priorities

• Ability to succeed in a team environment