Press Line Lead

Job Summary:

The Press Line Lead is responsible for supporting the Shift Supervisor by ensuring the press line team meets or exceeds production goals and quality expectations. This position is also responsible for delegating tasks and managing the team to make sure that all duties are performed accurately.

Essential Functions:

• Supports Press Line Supervisor to complete daily task and duties that are to be completed on the production floor by press line operators.
• Assists in supervising employees, assign duties, and creating a shift schedule when needed.
• Communicates any mechanical issues to the Shift Supervisor and Maintenance departments for repairs.
• Operates the forklift to move and stage the finished material in and out of the production area and out to shipping area.
• Reviews the daily assignments and and production reports with the Shift Supervisor at the end of the day.
• Reports any issues that arise during the shift to the supervisor and management.
• Coordinates the activities of the team to ensure that all processes and procedures are followed accurately and efficiently.
• Keeps the team motivated to achieve daily goals and acts as a mentor to other team members.
• Provides regular feedback to supervisor regarding the performance of the team, including identifying areas for improvement and recommending strategies to enhance productivity and quality.
• Collaborates with other leads and supervisors to develop and implement process improvements and best practices for the department.
• Participates in the training of new employees.

General Functions:

• Collaborates with other members of the team to ensure that deadlines are met, and products are delivered on time.
• Consistently abides by established safety rules, procedures, and regulations including wearing required safety equipment such as safety shoes and glasses.
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Identifies and reports quality or safety issues to supervisor or manager.
• Works effectively with co-workers and supervisors, sharing knowledge, resources, and experience to achieve production goals in a timely fashion, while promoting respect, communication, and teamwork.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills and Abilities:

• Attention to detail: The ability to perform tasks with precision, accuracy, and thoroughness, paying close attention to all aspects of the work and identifying and correcting errors or inconsistencies as needed.
• Basic math skills: The ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and measurements accurately and efficiently, using arithmetic and geometry principles as needed.
• Communication skills: The ability to convey and receive information effectively, clearly, and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
• Dependability: Reliability and consistency of attendance, punctuality, and completion of assigned tasks according to established standards and expectations with little supervision.
• Follow directions: The ability to follow established procedures while performing tasks, using tools, and handling materials. Carefully consider and follow instructions to complete tasks and deliver required results.
• Time management skills: The ability to prioritize tasks, plan and organize work efficiently, and meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards and minimizing waste.
• Project management: The ability to lead, organize and oversee the work of a team to achieve specific objectives within a given time frame.
• Action oriented: The ability to take initiative, set priorities, delegate tasks, and drive results, while providing guidance, support, and feedback to team members.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• A high school diploma/GED, or equivalent work experience.
• At least two years of previous experience in manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical dexterity: The employee must be able to bend, twist, and reach while handling tools and equipment. The employee is also required to stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, and to hear.
• Lifting: The employee must be able to lift and move items weighing up to 20 lbs on a regular basis, and occasionally items weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Vision: The vision requirements for this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Endurance: The employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time and perform physical tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to elements: The employee will be working in a warehouse environment and may be exposed to varying temperatures and inclement weather conditions. There will also be frequent exposure to dirt, dust and other substances commonly used in the production of rubber materials.
• Noise level: The employee will be exposed to moderate noise levels in the workplace for the majority of the day, due to the constant use of forklift and hand-held power tools.

Note: The company is committed to providing a safe work environment and will provide necessary equipment and training to perform the physical demands of the job.

EEO Statement:

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.