Production Lead - 2nd Shift - 4pm to 12:30am

Location: Vidalia, GA

Shift 4pm to 12:30am Monday through Friday

Pay Rate: $18 to $20 hourly

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Production Lead produces product, meeting or exceeding established standards by means that may include assembly operations up to and including complex machinery. 

In addition, mentor and develop associates in meeting production goals and requirements while focusing on safety, quality, delivery and cost. Assist in continuous improvement, training and development, auditing, and become an “expert” in the fabrication processes. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead Roles/Responsibilities

• Mentor and develop associates
• Assist in training and development
• Complete new hire orientation and ISO training forms
• Support and recommend cross training needs
• Look for ways to eliminate waste and recommend to supervisor/Operation manager
• Facilitate 3 way communication as needed
• Actively participate in committees
• Participate in continuous improvement brain storming and processes
• Support quality mission, near miss reporting and other company programs
• Supervise and ensure the safety and quality of the shift in accordance with company policies 
• Accurately produces quality product by use of machines

Maintains machine

• Performs preventative maintenance as scheduled
• Performs corrective maintenance as qualified

Produces product by assembly

• Assembles finished product by use of sealing equipment, band saws and other operations

Other duties

• Packs finished goods
• Operates compactor

Physical Demands

• Stand, walk, kneel and climb as needed
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25lbs and on occasion lift and/or move 50 lbs with/without the use of material handling equipment
• Climb up to eight feet on occasion
• Ability to communicate clearly with other associates and contract labor

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous manufacturing or machine operating experience
• Work cell environment experience preferred
• 1-2 years as a lead or in a developing role to be a lead

EDUCATION &/or CERTIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent 

PREFERRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• ERP/MRP experience/skillset
• Adept communication skills
• Ability to read a ruler within 1/16 inch accurately
• Knowledge of using a calculator
• Basic math skills, including calculating linear/square footage and work with fractions
• Read/Understand blueprints

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.