Production Line Lead

Production Line Lead

2nd shift Monday to Friday 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM OT (1:30AM). Work weekends as well the hours are 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Position Summary: The Production Line Lead reports directly to the Production Supervisor. The Production Line Lead will support and interact with direct production associates and indirect supporting functions. The Production Line Lead will be responsible for leading the daily activities of a production work cell(s). He/she will set up the production line before the start of shift working with material handlers to ensure all materials required to complete production are available.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reads, understand, apply & perform specific job functions as outlined in the operation standards.
• Trains associates to the Operation Standard and proper build process.
• Ensures adherence to training procedure (trainees wear training vests and their work is inspected prior to shipment to customer).
• Performs first piece verification at start of shift and as required throughout shift.
• Understands staffing expectations as defined by Production Supervisor.
• Understands scrap and production targets and work to meet them.
• Reports production and validate its accuracy throughout the shift.
• Reports scrap and validate its accuracy throughout the shift.
• Hosts start of shift meetings to communicate topics related to safety, quality and delivery from prior day.
• Maintains production boards and communicate metrics to associates daily through start of shift meeting.
• Participates in problem solving (white board) meetings.
• Understands key quality tools, and communicate requirements to associates (My QA's, Quality Alerts, Limit Samples, Inspection Sequence, etc.) to ensure quality parts are produced that meet our customers' expectations.
• Stops production line and notify supervisor if repeat quality issues exist.
• Reports safety concerns and/or incidents to Supervisor immediately.
• Reports shortages of necessary tools and equipment to Supervisor immediately.
• Performs daily equipment validation and testing.
• Troubleshoots process/equipment errors to return line to full production.
• Validates the work performed by the team to ensure the quality of the product.
• Performs part to label verification on all product produced.
• Tracks production schedules and communicate with both the area Supervisor and Production Controller on all variances to schedule.
• Communicates with area material handlers to ensure proper materials are brought to the floor for production. Identify and communicate any issues to Supervisors immediately.
• Maintains 6S within the work cell.
• Provides accurate reporting of associate time to Supervisor.
• Fills out, as required, all preventive maintenance checklists.
• Follows and promotes company policies and procedures.
• Maintains an attendance record which reflects positively on position.
• Promotes safe work practices and supports HFI safety initiatives.
• Obeys all safety rules and policies.
• Responsible for their own personal safety and that of their fellow employees.
• Follows safety standard operating procedures (SOP's) specific to their job.
• Immediately report and hazard or any defect in the equipment, which may endanger themselves or another employee, to their Supervisor/Manager.
• Properly wears the Personal Protective Equipment provided by the employer as required.
• Employees are responsible to maintain and keep their workstation clean and tidy.
• Reports any accident/incident immediately to their Supervisor/Manager.
• Other duties as determined by Supervisor/Manager.

Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Experience in manufacturing.
• Posesses strong leadership qualities.
• Demonstrates problem solving/analytical, and excellent communication skills.
• Microsoft Outlook (e-mail).
• ES Framework.
• EQMS.
• Final Inspection sheet.
• Wisys scanners and barcode application.
• Scrap reporting sheets.
• Problem solving tools such as: Five Principles of Problem Solving (5P), PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) Theory.
• A willingness and ability to work overtime as required with limited notice.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, producing a quality product.

Education:

• The Production Line Lead position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years of comparable work experience.
• Familiarity with the automotive industry is preferred.

Physical Demands:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk, hear, or use computer equipment. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb, balance,

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.