Production Lead

Production LeadPosition is located in Mooresville, NCCompensation:$21 to $23/hr. depending on experienceBenefits:Competitive salary, discretionary bonus, excellent medical, dental and vision insurance, vacation, 401KThis role reports to the Production ManagerJob SummaryThe Production Lead is an experienced manufacturing team member who exhibits professionalism in daily life. If all of this sounds like a job for you, then join us as we excel in our manufacturing process and improve our lives, and the planet.
Essential Job ResponsibilitiesSafety/Workplace Organization (15%)Ensure all safety and health standards are followed to keep the organization accident-freeConduct monthly safety and workplace organization 5S compliance auditsReport all accidents and/or near misses immediately, assisting in root cause and preventative measures with leadership teamDrive workplace organization amongst team members, keep floor free of hazardsActive member of the Safety CommitteeManufacturing Excellence (35%)Prepares the production floor for daily production, executes machine changeovers and setups, ensures proper raw materials at point of use, assists in resource assignments, and operation of forklift as required.
Monitor team members workmanship to ensure conformity to defined manufacturing procedures and quality specificationsEnsure non-conforming material is clearly identified and segregatedTroubleshoot machinery with machine operators, maintenance, and Production Manager to minimize production downtimeExecute and perform production tasks as required to meet production targets which include but is not limited to; stapling, running machines, material handling, constructing displays, conducting cycle counts, labellingIdentify production efficiency impacts and opportunities across key manufacturing processes:mixing, bagging, stapling, overwrap, and carton processes. Assist Production Manager in continuous improvement activitiesMonitor, document, and report daily production outputParticipate in daily shortage meetings to identify process, resource, and material bottlenecks to meet production targets. Provide alternate productions plans as needed.
Team Leadership (50%)Regularly communicate with the production staff and leadership team regarding team performance to targets, safety bulletins, and potential manufacturing impactsAssist the Production Manager with resource planning to efficiently meet the production scheduleProviding team members with clear directions and tasks throughout the scheduled shift to ensure production goals are achieved, including training new hiresProvide product expertise and process training to existing and new team membersProvide performance feedback on team members to Production SupervisorSupport daily kickoff meeting as requiredMaintain a positive working relationship with all employees, encouraging and motivating team members to one common goalOther duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
TravelRarelyWork EnvironmentPrimarily works in a manufacturing environment.
Occasionally you may be exposed to dust, odors, oils, cleaning solvents, lubricants, and noise if a walk through the manufacturing and warehouse environments is required.
Bilingual Spanish / English required due to our diverse culture.