Production Lead (DIRECT HIRE) 3rd shift

Job Description

Job Description

Production Lead- 3rd shift (DIRECT HIRE)
Location: New Albany, OH

Pay: 70,000-75,000/year
Hours: 10:00pm-6:00am (Sunday night - Friday morning)

Job Summary
The Production Lead is responsible for managing and overseeing all shift operations to promote a safe work environment, drive personnel engagement, reduce costs, enhance productivity, maintain product quality, and ensure proper equipment maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring availability and proper use of PPE by all team members.
• Ensure all team members are properly trained to perform and achieve production targets.
• Monitor and report the on-the-job training process for new and transferred employees.
• Recommend employees for cross-training to increase workforce flexibility and support operational needs.
• Serve as the visible leader on the floor, conducting all communications with respect and a primary focus on safety.
• Collaborate with management and team members to address and resolve personnel issues, and support coaching and development to achieve company objectives.
• Communicate quality and productivity expectations clearly so team members can self-correct as needed during their shifts.
• Support and liaise with Human Resources and Management in corrective action situations where necessary.
• Ensure timely and accurate shift and daily production reporting; uphold quality and production standards.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel when machine, tool, or die issues impact the production schedule.
• Facilitate smooth shift transitions and effectively communicate resource challenges to Human Resources and Management.
• Oversee completion of the production schedule and promptly report any issues to Scheduling and Management.
• Manage daily job orders, employee assignments, and time-off requests.
• Maintain a visual workplace through the use of production boards, equipment status monitoring, and other effective tools.
• Take immediate action to address and resolve schedule deviations, lost time, or discrepancies in production targets.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for process improvement to Engineering and/or Management.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment required.
• Demonstrated track record of strong people management, including developing and maintaining effective teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proficient computer skills, with experience in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Technical background in injection molding and/or high-speed assembly is highly preferred.
• Lean or Six Sigma qualification preferred.

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