Production Lead Surface- Green Bay, WI

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production teammates within the Surface Department. Serve as the technical lead for the area. Be the expert on efficient operation of all equipment in the department. Key focus with their team to achieve quality, productivity, and turnaround goals.

OPERATIONS

• Plan, organize, direct, and control the work of staff to meet quality, productivity

and turnaround goals in the Surface Department

• Interact with Production Manager – Surface to coordinate efforts and

communicate effectively with teammates.

• Monitor processes to ensure quality checks are carried out and develop

countermeasures to correct defects

• Use problem solving techniques to proactively address issues or concerns within

the department. Elevate to Production Manager – Surface for resolution when

appropriate

• Consistently validate machine calibration

• Review jobs to determine if they meet Optical Lab standards

• Troubleshoot all equipment issues to achieve resolution and determine the need

to engage Maintenance Team

• Perform production duties alongside Surface Department teammates

TRAINING AND IMPROVEMENT

• Ensure teammates have received applicable training to perform all aspects of their

job including equipment operations/work and safety procedures as outlined in

their respective job description

• Provide manager with input for teammate’s performance reviews and

development plans

• Partner with teammates in Surface Department to give performance feedback

• Recommend or implement measures to motivate teammates and to improve

morale, production methods, efficiency, equipment performance, productivity, and

product quality

MAINTAIN SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ensure teammates follow all Optical Lab and company policies and adhere to

safety related guidelines

• Complete accident reports and follow accident communication procedures

• Perform stretching before reporting to workstation

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Graduate or equivalent

• Minimum 2 years of previous related experience in optical (eyewear)

manufacturing, retail, or other relevant leadership experience

• Demonstrated hands on leadership capability

• Exceptional organizational skills

• Sound decision-making ability

• Professional written and oral communication skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Ability to problem solve in a professional and timely manner

• Analytical skills

• Detail oriented

• Self-motivated

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize

• Time management skills

• Ability to troubleshoot in a production environment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & WORK REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels within the organization through written

and two-way verbal communication

• Able to read and write at a high school graduate level

• Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time

• Able to operate various Optical Lab equipment and office equipment

• Demonstrate physical agility (bending, climbing, twisting, squatting, lifting, pushing,

reaching, etc.) on a repetitive basis

• Ability to lift an average of 25-35 pounds on a repetitive basis

• Ability to see (Near, Distance, Color, and Depth Perception)

• Manual and finger dexterity, as well as hand/arm steadiness

• Ability to grip and hold items

• Good eye and hand coordination

• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment

• Ability to perform work in various departments within the lab based on business

needs

• Able to work normal and/or extended (evenings, nights, and weekends) office hours

to meet established deadlines

• Able to travel independently to support Company objectives and personal

development

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed

by teammates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive

list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.