Line Leader, Production

Job Description

The Durham Company, headquarters in Lebanon, MO has been in business for 65 years, with locations in Lebanon MO, Houston MO, and Buffalo MO. A well-established leader in the Utility Production industry and known for its innovation and quality, The Durham Company provides its workforce with competitive compensation, health benefits (health, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance) accrued paid time off, holiday pay, retirement 401 (k), and various other employee perks that contribute to the overall job satisfaction. These factors combined can make The Durham Company a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Night Shift, Monday-Thursday

Buffalo, MO

Job Summary:

The Line Lead is responsible for ensuring production, quality, efficiency and safety.

Key (Essential) Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Production: monitoring production within your assigned area. Identifying issues, communicating those issues to the Product Line Lead, and implementing corrective actions to maintain optimal flow.
• Quality Assurance: ensuring products meet quality standards and specifications, managing documentation and implementing quality control measures.
• Safety and Compliance: adhering to safety regulations and procedures, ensuring the production environment is safe for all personnel, and implementing safety controls and training.
• Training and Development: training and development of new employees within your assigned area on production procedures, equipment operation, safety and quality protocols.
• Communication and Collaboration: effectively communicate with employees assigned to your area as well as other departments and shifts to ensure smooth production flow and address any issues promptly.
• Documenting and Reporting: maintaining accurate records of production activities, work related injury reporting, quality records, production performance and pass down notes for upcoming shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to take directions from others and work within a team environment.
• Production knowledge- understanding of production processes, equipment operation, safety and quality procedures.
• Communication skills- ability to communicate effectively with team members, other departments/shifts, and leadership.
• Technical skills- knowledge of production equipment, tools, and software.
• Problem- Solving skills- ability to identify and resolve production issues promptly and effectively.
• People, leader skills- ability to motivate and guide a team, delegate tasks effectively and provide constructive feedback.
• Safety awareness- understanding of safety regulations and procedures and the ability to ensure a safe work environment.
  
  

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of experience in manufacturing or related work is preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Work in a fast paced environment.
• Physically lift up to 50 lbs from floor level and occasionally slide material up to 200 lbs.
• Be able to safely clear jams from the machine.
• Work while standing for long periods of time.
• Verbally communicate with other workers and supervisors.
• Occasionally required to sit or walk
  
  

The Durham Co. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Durham Co. complies with applicable state and local laws, governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.