Production Lead

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY: 

• Ensure all employees follow proper Safety and PPE guidelines
• Demonstrate high levels of good housekeeping practices to promote a safe and clean work environment
• Direct, coordinate and ensure daily productions operations are executed per production schedule to achieve target goals
• Communicate production capacity and update supervisor as changes occur throughout the shift
• Recommend process improvements, safety initiatives and quality ideas to maximize productivity
• Monitor material flow and throughput of production and make necessary adjustments
• Modify and/or rotate production personnel schedules in response to varying needs and priorities as a result of operating changes
• Maintain a high level of quality through periodic product inspections
• Periodically inspect product and verify product meets specification conformance
• Provide guidance and direction to production personnel during Supervisors absence
• Monitor supply inventory and obtain supplies for shift operation
• Train employees on work process and procedures to achieve company safety, quality and productivity objectives

Performs other duties of greater or lesser complexity as required by the position or assigned by supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 1-3 years’ proven experience leading teams in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated ability to motivate teams and to achieve results
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to multi-task and balance conflicting priorities
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Word and Excel.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team environment.
• Ability to achieve measurable goals and objectives in support of departmental, plant, and corporate objectives

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

High School Graduate or GED

Durcon is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.