Production Lead

Position is responsible for performing all the duties of the assigned production area plus directing and coordinating activities of others within the area. Position is a “hands on” part of the team, occupying a direct labor position while assisting in the coordination of work flow, troubleshooting with operators and leading by example. Position coordinates area activities in the absence of the Supervisor.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Works with Shift/Production Supervisor to efficiently prioritize team efforts and to assure that quality and shipments are met and data integrity requirements are accomplished.
  • Monitors and updates the production schedule; uses schedule to prioritize workload in working area.
  • Responsible for ensuring employees know and follow proper procedures for operating machinery to mix or blend dry chemicals, the extrusion of color, or the packaging of product.
  • Responsible for ensuring employees know and follow proper procedures regarding consumption or raw materials.
  • Provides training, leadership, and expertise in the use of SAP procedures or processes.
  • Establishes and documents process parameters and/or product characteristics to obtain optimum productivity, consistent quality of product and to meet the customer's specifications.
  • Maintains and updates required paperwork such as procedures, records, logs, documents, manuals, etc.
  • Completes all necessary documentation at the end of shift.
  • Functions as the Subject Matter Expert for the production area, product line or function, acting as a liaison with and providing feedback to management and other support groups with respect to the operations.
  • Communicates procedural changes or quality issues to their team.
  • Leads the team in all matters of safety, housekeeping and environmental compliance, reporting exceptions when necessary.
  • Maintains housekeeping standards.
  • Leads troubleshooting activities, facilitating contact and follow-up with support groups, such as Maintenance.
  • Coordinates raw material logistics with Operators and Warehouse Associates.
  • Participates in training new employees and re-training employees in processes and methods, as required.
  • May provide input for annual employee reviews and disciplinary actions.
  • Initiates necessary work orders to keep production lines maintained and operating.
  • Supports the vision, mission and guiding principles of the Company.
  • Follows applicable environmental, health, and safety rules and guidelines while performing all procedures.
  • As needed, covers for Shift/Production Supervisor when not present.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  

Physical/Environ. Demands

The typical work week is Monday through Friday with occasional overtime. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl; use hands to finger, handle and/or feel objects, tools, and/or controls; talk and/or hear. Occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities may require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Requires the use of safety equipment as dictated by the work area such as safety glasses, safety shoes, dust mask, hard hat, respirator, face shield, hearing protection, chemical suit, gloves, aprons, etc. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate except for high noise areas. Proper personal safety equipment must be used while performing the duties of this job. All needed safety equipment is determined by plant safety guidelines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to hot or cold temperatures, wet and/or humid conditions, dust, fumes, airborne particles, chemical dust, risk of electric shock, vibration, non-hazardous chemical agents, and outside weather conditions. Employees are regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and/or airborne particles.

Scope

Manufacturing Plant

Other

Reports to: Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Supervisor, Shift Supervisor/Lead.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma, General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent training & experience, required
• SAP experience, required
• Previous supervisory experience, preferred
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Must have mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply and divide. Must have the ability to use conversions of fractions and decimals. Must have the ability to work with different units for weight, volume, density, distance, etc.
• Must not be currently on any Final Warning discipline or Performance Improvement Plan.
• Ust be in current position for at least 6 months.
• Proficiency with Microsoft word-processing and spreadsheet applications preferred.