Production Specialist
Summary
Oversee daily manufacturing operations, lead a team of operators, and ensure safety, quality, and productivity targets are met on the production floor.
About Us:
At Colt Manufacturing we pride ourselves on producing high-quality products that set the standard in our industry. Our team is dedicated, skilled, and always looking for ways to improve. We’re seeking a Production Specialist who’s ready to take on the challenge of leading our production floor and driving results.
Job Summary:
As a Production Specialist, you’ll manage daily operations on the production floor. You’ll oversee a team of operators and technicians, ensuring that safety, quality, and productivity targets are met. Your hands-on leadership will keep things running smoothly — from scheduling and training to troubleshooting and process improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate the activities of production personnel, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to schedules
- Monitor production output and quality, making adjustments as needed to meet standards and deadlines
- Enforce safety policies and maintain a clean, organized work environment
- Train new employees and provide ongoing coaching and feedback to team members
- Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, escalating complex problems to maintenance or engineering as needed
- Track attendance, approve timecards, and participate in performance reviews
- Lead daily shift meetings, communicate goals, and report on key metrics
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute ideas for greater efficiency
- Ensure all documentation is accurate and up to date (logs, reports, etc.)