Production Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

SUMMARY

The Lead is responsible for supervising and leading the department employees and ensuring that there are efficient well-trained processes in place that will ensure quality, on-time and safe output.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conducts Root Cause analysis of problems within the department and engages employees in resolution of the problems
• Drives continuous process improvement
• Leads employees in department to meet and exceed company goals and objectives.
• Creates a continuous improvement environment
• Motivates team members and develops teamwork
• Drives process improvement and adherence to standards
• Monitors safety, quality and productivity and makes recommendations for improvements in each of these areas
• Recognizes and rectify bottleneck situations within the department
• Provides training resources to ensure that employees within the department are fully trained
• Records attendance within the electronic system
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular attendance is required

Star Cases, LLC dba ZERO Manufacturing, maintains a work environment free from discrimination, one where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees share the responsibility for fulfilling Star Cases, LLC dba ZERO Manufacturing’s commitment to equal employment opportunity. Star Cases, LLC dba ZERO Manufacturing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, and benefits. In addition, it is the policy of Star Cases, LLC dba ZERO Manufacturing to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where a particular employee works. For more information about reasonable accommodation, contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Zero Manufacturing offers a great benefits package (standard waiting period and eligibility requirements apply) to all eligible employees including:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company pays life insurance on each employee at 1X time their annual salary
• Voluntary life insurance for employees, spouse, and children
• STD
• LTD
• 401K company match
• 10 paid holidays
• Paid Time off (PTO)

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Applicants are treated based on their job-related qualifications, ability, and performance. To ensure that our EEO policies are implemented, Star Cases LLC dba Zero Manufacturing has implemented an Affirmative Action Plan at our facility. If you have any questions regarding this information, you may contact HR at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or at View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable

qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to communicate in English (written and verbal)
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and how to use the analysis to drive improvement
• Ability to motivate, lead and develop a team
• Working knowledge and understanding of Lean principles and the ability to implement and sustain these principles 
• Ability to document processes
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blue prints
• Ability to read, understand, and convey complex instructions
• Ability to train and explain in terms that an untrained employee will understand
• Strong computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets and databases. 
• Ability to solve problems involving several variables in varied situations.
• The ability and skills to establish and maintain priorities.
• Familiar with Military Specifications and Standards a plus
• Must be self-motivated, show initiative and be pro-active
• Manufacturing experience

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to stand and walk for long period of time.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 

This job requires the ability to handle numerous projects simultaneously.

Requires the ability to be an effective communicator and to work well with others to achieve overall established goals.

Requires the ability to make effective decisions based on facts and intuition. 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

Safety glasses required upon entering the manufacturing area.