Production Group Lead

Job Description

Job Description

**Responsibilities:

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• Conduct pre-operational equipment inspections and machine safety checks.

• Perform and document required safety inspections on production equipment and related machinery.

• Review operator safety inspections and ensure compliance with all safety standards.

• Promote and maintain a safety-first culture throughout the department.

• Participate in and support quality audits, safety audits, and compliance initiatives.

• Lead, train, schedule, direct, and monitor daily activities within the Brazing and Machining departments.

• Coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, Management, vendors, and production personnel to resolve operational issues and improve processes.

• Monitor production orders to ensure efficient workflow, product quality, and on-time completion.

• Troubleshoot and resolve production, equipment, and process-related challenges.

• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.

• Perform additional duties as required to support departmental objectives.

• Inspect components and finished products to ensure compliance with ISO standards and customer specifications.

• Ensure team members consistently follow established quality procedures and inspection requirements.

• Process and prioritize shop orders to meet production schedules and customer delivery commitments.

• Monitor workflow and resource allocation to support on-time order fulfillment.

• Track material usage and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve operational efficiency.

• Monitor equipment utilization to support cost-reduction initiatives.

• Manage work-in-process (WIP) inventory and component inventories.

• Perform and oversee cycle count activities to maintain inventory accuracy.

• Support and participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.

• Implement and sustain continuous improvement practices within daily operations.

• Perform and ensure completion of daily Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities on assigned equipment.

• Maintain 5S standards and ensure workplace organization and cleanliness throughout the department.

• Collect, track, and post departmental performance metrics.

• Ensure accurate and timely entry of production, quality, inventory, and operational data into SAP and other required systems.

• Utilize data to monitor performance and support continuous improvement efforts.

**Qualifications:

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• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience within Brazing and/or Machining operations, preferably in a Team Lead capacity.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with managers, supervisors, team members, and cross-functional departments.
• Valid forklift certification required.
• Proficiency with computer systems; experience with Microsoft Office applications and SAP is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and team development capabilities.
• First Aid and First Responder training required or willingness to obtain certification

**Schedule

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**2nd Shift : 3 pm – 11 pm (M-F) **