Production Lead

Job TitlePay Range: $23.57hr - $28.57hrRequirements/Must Have1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and industry trends.Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Environmental Management Systems (EMS).Understanding of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.Ability to maintain positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, contractors, and vendors.ResponsibilitiesAssists in coordinating production activity in assigned work areas, ensuring that product is continuously processed in accordance with build schedules.Coordinates communication of work instructions to personnel in designated areas in accordance with supervisory objectives.Ensures that quality and production goals are met.Performs regular process and quality performance audits of personnel, tooling and equipment in assigned areas.Advises supervisor or other appropriate contacts in the event of equipment failure.Accumulates information for assigned areas regarding work in process inventory status and daily output quantities.Assists in providing direct training to area operators as required.Provides feedback on defects encountered, and provides re-training support as necessary.Provides assistance in expediting priority product and tasks in assigned areas.Performs inspection and determines disposition of rejected components per required documentation, as directed.May perform direct manufacturing operations in support of build schedules, as directed or as necessary.Coordinates purchase requests for equipment and services.Resolves and/or facilitates resolution of problems including identifying causes to prevent re-occurrence.Conducts daily meetings with manufacturing operators for better communication and continuous improvement.Ensures preventive maintenance (PM) and Calibration stickers are up to date.Conducts 5S audits and weekly meetings with other area value stream group-leads.Assists with employee needs including training and Employee Self Service needs.Supports all organization initiatives as identified by management in support of regulatory requirements.Complies with regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.SkillsProduction Coordination.Quality Performance Auditing.Direct Training.Process Improvement.Inventory Tracking.5S Methodology.Regulatory Compliance.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Qualification And EducationExperience in manufacturing leadership or lead operator roles.