Production Director

Position Summary

Forward March Inc. is seeking a highly analytical multi-tasker with excellent organizational and prioritizing skills to fill the position of Production Lead.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting in the development, training, evaluation, and work schedules of both seasonal and regular full-time employees within a given area.

This role also provides support to the shift or department supervisor in achieving daily and monthly goals in safety, quality, accuracy and production.

Main Responsibilities

• Assist in expediting work orders through the manufacturing process
• Achieve accurate production reporting and maximize resources while reducing scrap/rework
• Perform all duties in a safe manner
• Ability to work in a team environment focusing on meeting Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost standards
• Resolve day to day issues to meet production, safety, shipping and quality goals
• Assist with training of new employees and complete required training sheets
• Execute scheduled work orders to meet customer requirements
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and delegate daily work assignments, in Supervisors absence
• Act as First Responder during Plant emergencies
• Identify opportunities for improvement with suggestions and recommendations for remedy
• Know, understand, and follow plant safety rules, policies and procedures
• Follow company policies and procedures
• Participate in Lean Transformation efforts including safety initiatives
• Assist others as needed
• Maintain a clean work area
• Complete paperwork accurately and timely as needed and required
• Other duties as assigned by lead, supervisor and/or manager

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of machine repair
• Forklift certified or ability to be certified
• Proficient at using micrometers, dial calipers, height gage, shop gages, depth gages and dial indicators to inspect parts and verify dimensions
• Maintains tolerances and finishes to engineering and manufacturing specifications
• Possesses good problem solving skills
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to measure, read, write and document work
• Ability to sustain a steady work pace over an entire work day
• Strong basic math skills, including the ability to understand and convert both metric and English measurements
• Strong in process inspection skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to establish working relationships quickly
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills with ability to drive resolution
• Comfortable performing a wide range of responsibilities, from thinking broadly to executing detailed tasks
• Proven ability to effectively work in a detailed, fact based environment
• Knowledge of safety protocol such a lock out tag out
• Commitment to personal integrity and integrity of the product(s) and processes
• Custoemr focused with ability to function with a high sense of urgency
• Confidence to make decisions and strong commitment to team success

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401k with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company profit sharing
• Onsite barbershop / hair salon and fitness center
• Great team and team dynamics

Estimated Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year