Production Lead

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Job Title: Team Lead
Department: Production
Reports To: Production Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Last Modified: 2025-05-1+


Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Champion of Company Core Values.
Ensure the timely production of high-quality finished goods for manufacturing departments - as a working Team Lead.
Ensure all products are produced according to company standards and procedures.
Ensure all products produced/stored are by the policy set by QC department.
Provide daily production targets for sand production to your team.
Monitor performance to those targets and take corrective action when necessary to make sure production targets are met.
Ensure QC is performed in a timely manner
Manage process improvement to maximize efficiencies – implement Best Practices
Ensure all production plans are met in a timely manner
Provide coaching and reviews for all employees under your work area.
Ensure all employees stay current on training
Manage equipment maintenance
Schedule and effectively works with maintenance for repairs
Manage PM program
Ensure all equipment is maintained properly – develop and implement procedures
Inventory Management
Responsible for inventory counts of materials within the production area, and as assigned.
Maintain adequate inventory of all necessary production related supplies.
Safety
Ensure compliance and develop guidelines for efficiency and safety.
Ensure all activities are performed according to company safety policies.
Responsible for production area cleanliness and organization
Contribute to team effort by helping with other projects and duties as needed.

Key Performance Indicators

All productivity targets are met
Additional KPI’s TBD by Manager
Job Qualifications

Minimum Education: High school or equivalent degree
Must have reliable transportation
Must be able to work overtime and Saturdays, as needed
Must be able to lift 50 pounds frequently (e.g., lifting multiple 50 pound containers off of the assembly line; stacking products on pallets; pulling and packing for shipping)
Forklift certified
Competencies

Ability to motivate and manage a team, regardless of whether employees directly or indirectly report to you
Analytical and detail-oriented thinker
Attitude - Motivated to learn; Dependable; Team player; Go getter.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason; mechanically inclined.
Customer Service - Always maintains a Customer Care focus; Solicits customer feedback to improve service.
Written communication – Must be able to read English to follow production instructions.
Oral Communication – Clearly communicate.
Self-starter, multi-tasker and highly detail-oriented
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
Appearance - Maintains a professional appearance appropriate for the daily activity; Ensures proper protective equipment, including footwear is worn.
Physical Demands

Required to lift heavy weight on a daily basis (50 pounds or greater).
Required to walk.
Required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Required to reach with hands and arms.
Required to talk or hear.
Required to bend, lift and climb
Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus.
Work Environment

Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
Exposure to chemicals.
Protective clothing or equipment is required including: gloves, boots, protective eyewear.
The noise level in the work environment usually is moderate.

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