Production Lead

Production Lead

The major responsibility of this position is as a working Production Lead in support of a designated area, line segment or cell(s) to meet all production requirements and index as scheduled. This will include using lean tools such as Visual Management, Continuous Improvement, and Standard Work, etc. This position will also monitor and improve processes, apply technical skills as needed, and recommend additional labor to the Production Supervisor in support of his/her team if additional manpower is needed in the area.

Essential functions include: thorough understanding of the task playbooks and takt time requirements in order to assist the supervisor in the direction and planning of activities required to index the product complete into the next cell; frequently monitoring the productivity of cell(s) making sure tasks are being completed to meet the takt time requirement; observing and reporting to the supervisor the status of each cell's performance to scheduled takt time; working from shop orders, playbooks, red books, change orders, technical specifications, manuals, schematics, prints and instructions and all other order-related documents; following all applicable Standard Work; working with Production Supervisor and at times other departments, to identify and resolve issues; championing and coordinating Continuous Improvement activities for work areas; assisting the Production Supervisor in the training and orientation of new and transferred team members into the department; and performing other Tech level duties as required.

Other duties may include performing or assisting with production operations, as required or directed, to maintain work flow or respond to production requirements; following safety rules, promoting safe operating conditions within area and notifying supervisor of unusual or unsafe operating conditions; participating in a variety of meetings, training programs and task force groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, help resolve problems and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to changes to equipment, process, new developments, requirements, policies and procedures.

Position expectations include: safety, quality, flexibility, initiative, teamwork, continuous improvement, career development, leadership, action-oriented, conflict management, dealing with ambiguity, and drive for results.

Minimum requirements include: H.S. diploma or equivalent, meeting all requirements of Manufacturing Tech Level II or equivalent, work experience within the last 5 years in the area of interest, demonstrated behavior of high quality work and high productivity, and not having received a "written corrective action" in the last 12 months.

Physical requirements include: lifting/pushing/pulling up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms; stooping, bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist; kneeling, bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees; crouching/crawling/reaching, bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction; standing, particularly for sustained periods of time; walking, moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another; visual acuity to perform an activity such as operating machines, performing mechanical tasks of a non-repetitive nature, operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment; and being subject to hazards including proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.