Lead Production - 2nd Shift

The Lead Production Associate is responsible for supporting safe, efficient production and preparing team members to perform their roles successfully. This position leads shift communication, provides hands-on training and troubleshooting, monitors product quality and production goals, and helps maintain a clean, collaborative work environment. The Lead must be able to manage six or more employees, perform all jobs within the department, and fill in for the Supervisor as needed. They may also work different shifts or departments to support training and operational needs. 

• Prepare and execute training for all team members on shift. MUST BE ABLE TO MANAGE 6+ employees.
• Reports daily shift reports for the department & performs daily shift production meetings with team members.
• Help where necessary during production to ensure all team members are working safely and goals are being met.
• Ensure all team members are working together and being trained. Ensure team members are cross-trained weekly.
• Always have a positive attitude. Help others when needed. Keep a clean and healthy work environment.
• Help troubleshoot in all areas on the lines.
• Preform hour checks throughout the lines to verify product is A grade.
• Must verify every shift & order change that the correct product is being produced.
• Fill in for supervisor when needed.
• Must Perform all jobs in the department.
• Startup And shut down the lines properly and train Team members accordingly.
• Look for off quality issues and train associates on how to correctly fix the issues.
• Must Make sure all team members Follow PPE & Safety Guidelines.
• Must be certified to drive a lift truck.
• Use handheld hoist control properly and train associates on correct procedure.
• Provide Technical assistance on product features, competitive analysis, specifications.
• Check that you are running the correct product and be able to notify management if recipe needs to be changed, and train associates on correct procedure.
• May be asked to work different shifts to help train.
• Will work in different departments to learn.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years hands-on Maintenance experience.
• 2 years of training experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with strong presentation skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office.
• Effective problem-solving and Troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to train, cross train, and perform additional duties as needed.
• Experience in LVT/LVP or SPC products.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and 5-S.
• Previous Extrusion Operator or Profile experience is required.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations such as addition and subtraction.
• Ability to communicate in standard English to understand and follow verbal or written instructions and to keep simple records and make reports.
• Ability to maintain an acceptable level of attendance in accordance with company and department guidelines.
• Ability to work in an environment that is noisy.
• Ability to perform specific duties with instructions but without direct supervision.
• Must be able to walk long distances, climb on ladders, and stand for long periods of time.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule to include evening and night shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Must be okay with overtime.
• Must be okay with working with a team.
• Must be Mechanically inclined.
• Must have trouble shooting skills.

QUALITIES

· Hands-on technically inclined

· Organized

· Detail oriented

· Ability to communicate sensitive information

ADAPTATION PERIOD

6 months

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl and climb. The employee must frequently lift or move items up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move items up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.