Front Line Leader

2 months ago

Wilkesboro, United States Protective Industrial Products Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Summary

The Front-Line Leader oversees the day-to-day operations of our second shift production team and all departments who will be working on the second shift. They are responsible for managing a team of production employees, ensuring safety standards are met, maintaining quality control, and optimizing productivity.

Job Responsibilities

Safety and Compliance:

  • Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for assessing and documenting safety incidents including near misses within assigned area.
  • Promote a safe work environment and implement safety initiatives to reduce accidents and injuries.

Operational Excellence:

  • Monitor production schedules and adjust staffing and resources as needed to meet production targets.
  • Implement and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) to optimize efficiency and minimize waste.
  • Identify and address operational bottlenecks and implement solutions for process improvement.

Team Leadership:

  • Lead and supervise a team of front-line employees to ensure production goals and quality standards are met.
  • Monitor employee performance against attendance, safety, productivity standards
  • Provide coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities to team members.
  • Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.

Quality Assurance:

  • Ensure adherence to quality control standards and procedures.
  • Investigate and resolve quality issues in collaboration with quality assurance and engineering teams.
  • Implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of quality issues.

Performance Management:

  • Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production output, efficiency, and quality.
  • Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
  • Develop action plans to address performance gaps and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

  • Work closely with other departments such as maintenance, engineering, and logistics to ensure smooth production operations.
  • Collaborate with supply chain management to optimize inventory levels and minimize production disruptions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Yes

30+

People Management Tasks:

• Hire, Promote and Terminate Employees • Mentor and Advise

• Assign and Evaluate Work • Review Performance Annually

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree in engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field is a plus.
  • Proven experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze data, problem-solve, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and manufacturing ERP systems.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Prior experience or training with Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence (Six Sigma or Lean) is a plus

Additional Requirements:

  • A willingness to work flexible hours as needed to support production schedules.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and sometimes high-pressure environment.


Key RelationshipsOperations Manager, Director of Manufacturing, Front Line Leaders, Human Resources Business Partner, Maintenance

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