Production Lead

Production Lead

Location: Minneapolis, MN, US Job Family: Manufacturing Country/Region: United States

The Production Lead supports and assists production management by providing daily people scheduling, priorities, and training directions for production employees in various of databases. This position is also responsible for initial troubleshooting of production issues and communicating these issues and potential improvements to Management.

Major Areas of Accountability:

• Coordinate daily production needs that address safety, quality productivity.
• Monitors the standard of work within assigned area
• Ensure employees follow all applicable procedures
• Direct employees workflow and monitor work assignments to achieve daily production schedules
• Assist with establishing priorities, problem solving and setting goals in production.
• Communicates team needs and makes recommendations to Management
• Assures workflow between stations and/or departments, providing parts, supplies and tools as needed.
• Document jobs through manufacturing procedures
• Troubleshoot minor issues and elevate larger problems to appropriate members and/or cross functional team members
• Ensure employees are adequately trained to perform the work assignment
• Participate in continuous improvement. Evaluates systems, processes, or procedures and makes recommendations for improvement. if necessary.
• Investigate and/or implement production changes
• Support other departments as needed; such as Warehouse on cycle counts, Quality on root cause investigations and Engineering on process changes.
• Serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues
• Demonstrate the understanding and applied 6s Lean manufacturing in workplace

Coloplast employees are required to conduct business to the highest ethical and professional standards; comply with applicable laws and regulations, the MedTech Code of Conduct, and company policies.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of Medical device manufacturing experience is preferred
• Previous Lead experience is preferred
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably medical device manufacturing experience
• Preferred basic knowledge of an ERP system

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced oral and written communication skills with all internal customers
• Lead training and cross-functionally train across teams
• Follows through on commitments and helps develop all levels of operators
• Looks for and receives process errors and brings them forward to supervisor/engineers
• Leads in process improvement activities to help with quality and efficiencies
• Keeps a positive can-do attitude
• Active listener
• Lean tools and continuous improvement
• Time management
• Conflict management tools
• Effective verbal and communication skills
• Basic knowledge of GMP
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently
• Proven decision making skills
• Ability to analyze problems and develop solutions
• Ability to use small hand tools
• Knowledge of basic computer systems
• Ability to coordinate work flow throughout various operations
• Must work well in a team atmosphere
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel
• Must be willing to be cross-functionally trained
• Must be able to read English at an intermediate level
• Must have basic math skills
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs independently and up to 75 lbs with assistance

At Coloplast, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the contributions of our employees. Our total rewards package is designed to support your well-being, foster your professional growth, and ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy. Plus, access to company sponsored wellness programs and mental health resources, paid leave of absence for qualifying events and generous paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.

Financial Security: A competitive 401(k) plan with company match that vest immediately, financial planning services to help you secure your future, and corporate discount programs for goods and services.

Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, flexible work hours, and flexible work arrangement options to help you balance your personal and professional life may be available.

Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement through training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.

Recognition and Rewards: Recognition programs to celebrate achievements and contributions, including peer recognition, bonuses, awards, and special events.

Community and Culture: A supportive work environment where everyone feels valued, and has a sense of belonging. Participate in team-building activities, volunteer opportunities, and company-sponsored events. Sustainability strategy that outlines our ambitions for how to run our company in a more sustainable way.

Competitive Compensation: The starting hourly rate for this position is $24.00. Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation for applicable experience and may also be eligible for bonuses and/or incentives. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16,000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

Coloplast is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) which means we employ and promote individuals based on their merits, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, status with regards to public assistance or any other protected classification.