Production Lead

divh2Production Lead/h2pNorthbrook, Illinois Full Time/ph3Company Description/h3pWe are a rapidly growing organization in the dynamic and exciting 3D printing / additive manufacturing industry. Were influencing change and challenging the ways in which companies manufacture products. Our CBAM cutting-edge technology is unique and focuses on producing high-performance composite parts at high speeds. Our technology is utilized in a wide variety of industries including automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics and more./ppBecause of our rapid growth, we are looking to expand our team. You will be joining a diverse group of individuals who have an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for challenging the status quo./ph3Position Overview/h3pAs the Production Lead, you will be overseeing all aspects of production to ensure timely completion of production orders. This is inclusive of raw material availability and processing, manufacturing, final part quality and relevant data collection requirements. This role also requires the ability to operate all production equipment utilized in the CBAM 3D printing process to produce parts in order provide adequate training and assess issues that arise as well as fill in production when needed. This includes CBAM printers and raw material preparation equipment as well as post processing equipment such as heated presses and sand blasters. You will become fully skilled in all aspects of 3D printed component fabrication, be able to collect and communicate relevant data, and summarize, report, and act on quality and production data. This role adds significant value and contributions to the companys long-term growth plans./ph3Responsibilities/h3ulliProvide leadership for the production team in executing all aspects of component fabrication through IOs CBAM processes./liliKey contributor to project and production meetings in planning short term and long term manufacturing plans./liliEnsure work orders are completed on time./liliEnsure work meets quality standards and labor standards./liliCollect and analyze production, quality, and equipment data as defined./liliProvide necessary production and quality reports with recommended corrective action plans./liliMaintain a current and comprehensive understanding of all production processes and methods for 3D printed component fabrication including post processing stations to achieve good quality parts per standard./liliBe able to run 3D printed build jobs from start to end; inclusive of material preparation, printing, pressing and post processing requirements./liliTroubleshoot and resolve production and equipment problems related to throughput and quality./liliExecute preventive maintenance and calibration requirements as needed, logs are maintained and up to date, and equipment is operating at optimal performance levels./liliRecommend and implement production and layout changes as defined./liliTrain production personnel on procedures and processes./liliClearly and accurately communicate status of projects, problems, and issues ensuring all assigned tasks are implemented and completed in a timely manner./liliMaintain general housekeeping in the factory./liliOther duties as deemed necessary by management./li/ulh3Requirements/h3ulli2 yr technical degree required; BS/BA degree preferred/lili5+ years relevant leadership experience in a manufacturing environment./liliExcellent interpersonal skills and capable of working in a flexible/collaborative environment./liliCapable of analyzing production and quality data for issues and trends and define appropriate corrective actions./liliFlexible and adaptable to a growing and evolving business and associated requirements./liliExperienced in LEAN/liliCapable of reading production drawings, specifications, and procedures./liliDemonstrated trouble shooting skills with an ability to resolve component and assembly issues./liliAbility to communicate effectively in English; both written and verbal./liliAbility to use hand tools and basic machine shop tools./liliPC literate in standard Microsoft or Google software such as MSWord/Excel Google Docs/Sheets./liliMust be able to lift 50 pounds./li/ulh3Additional Preferred Skills/h3ulliTrouble shooting electro-mechanical issues./liliAbility to use a mill, lathe, water cutter, and/or hand solder are a plus./liliLEAN/6-sigma Green belt or higher certification./liliStructured leadership training and development./liliExperience with 3D printing and post processing requirements./li/ul/div