Production Lead

Job Summary

The Production Lead assists the Production supervisor in the leadership of department personnel; planning, coordination, overseeing production operations; and performing administrative duties. The Production Lead is also responsible for upkeep and accuracy of our 5S, TPM and Standard Start programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Assist production supervisor with leadership & supervision of production personnel.

· Assist production supervisor with manning management.

· Assist production supervisor with the coaching and training of production operators

· Assist with daily production needs including SAPI reviewing and batch completion

· Assist production supervisor in developing employees in our 5S, TPM and Standard Start programs

· Liaison with scheduling department and personnel.

· Schedule and assign daily job duties.

· Initiate and track material downtime and scrap concerns.

· Enforce all safety rules and regulations.

· Be responsible to the employee accountability program.

· Production record keeping and documentation.

· Work with supervisors, managers, and safety coordinator on problems and projects brought up in tier meetings

· Assist with training production operators.

· Troubleshoot and monitor equipment.

· Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.

· Participate in COS activities, including SQDC board walks and board maintenance, 5S, and Kaizen events.

· Be the shift Tier 1 board owner

· Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

· SAP

· SAPI/RFGen

· Certified trainers in LOTO, Confined Space, Forklift, and Hoist programs

· Knowledge of processing specifications and quality standards for products.

· Knowledge of safety aspects of all equipment as well as the plant’s general safety policies

· Understanding the impact of sending incorrect/defective product.

· Continuous training towards certifications in all production operator areas; Process, Saws, and Robots

· Knowledge of SOP process

· Knowledge of JSA process

· Knowledge of Coaching Tools & associated Leadership training

· Knowledge of basics on COS framework

· Knowledge and management of TPM, 5S and Standard Start programs for respective area of responsibility

· Knowledge of environmental aspects; Recycle, Reuse, Reduce practices