Production Lead - 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Production Lead will serve as the liaison between frontline production employees and supervision/management, ensuring that daily operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with production goals, quality standards, and safety regulations. 

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of assigned work area to meet production goals related to output, quality, and efficiency. 
• Maintain accurate production records, including counts, scrap, warehouse placement, and process deviations. 
• Provide daily direction, support, and coaching to production team members.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for production staff during the shift; address questions, resolve minor issues, and communicate updates from supervisors or managers. 
• Lead shift changeovers and communicate key information to incoming/outgoing shifts. 
• Foster a positive team environment that encourages accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration. 
• Promote a safe work environment by following and enforcing safety procedures and the proper use of PPE. 
• Immediately report any safety incidents, hazards, or near misses to the appropriate personnel. 
• Encourage and model safe behaviors among team members. 

Requirements

• Strong leadership, coaching, and interpersonal skills. 
• Solid understanding of production processes, equipment, and safety requirements. 
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and production specifications. 
• Ability to use a pallet jack, forklift, and other basic warehouse equipment. 

Competencies/Skills

• Assertive and clear written and oral communication. 
• Willingness to grow and adapt as the needs of the business grow. 
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to problem solve.  
• Ability to work independently and team-orientated, able to work with diverse individuals within and outside the organization.  
• Self-motivated, self-directed, and hardworking. 

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds on their own, use hands to grasp or handle objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk, and hear. Able to perform physical labor continually and stand for extended periods. 

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required from personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities as needed.