Production Lead

SCOPE: A Team Leader guides a group of employees toward achieving organizational goals, acting as the bridge between senior management and team members. They focus on team development and training, task assignments, resolving conflicts, providing day-to-day operational support, and mentoring staff to improve overall productivity and morale.  This will include using lean tools such as Visual Management, Continuous Improvement, and Standard Work, etc. This position will also monitor and improve processes, apply technical skills as needed, and provide recommendations to the Production Supervisor in support of his/her team if additional manpower is needed in the area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Goal Setting & Execution: Translate broader company goals into actionable daily tasks, monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and adjust strategies to stay on track.  Thorough understanding of the task playbooks and takt time requirements to assist the supervisor in the direction and planning of activities required to index the product complete into the next cell.
• Delegation: Assign tasks based on team members' individual strengths, expertise, and development goals.  Frequently monitors the productivity of cell(s) making sure tasks are being completed to meet the takt time requirement. Provides assistance in the form of technical or hands on labor to keep / catch up on the work to meet scheduled index time.
• Coaching & Mentorship: Identify skill gaps, provide ongoing training, and conduct one-on-one meetings to foster professional growth.  Participate in yearly and mid-year performance reviews and identify growth paths for team members. Assists the Production Supervisor with training program development and maintenance, and orientation of new and transferred team members into the department.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor team efficiency, Observes and reports to the supervisor the status of each cell’s performance to required takt time. This includes: if the product is indexed to the next cell, if it was complete, and if not how many minutes behind. Communicates to the Production Supervisor any variance in planned manpower hours required versus actual hours applied through playbook audits.
• Problem Solving and Resolution: Act as a buffer for the team, address minor operational roadblocks, mediate workplace conflicts swiftly and escalate items and issues that require assistance immediately.  Works from shop orders, playbooks, red books, change orders, technical specifications, manuals, schematics, prints and instructions, and all other order-related documents.
• Effective Communication: Act as the primary liaison between the team and leadership, providing regular, concise project status updates and escalating roadblocks in a timely manner.  Facilitate clear communication across the team by translating high-level goals into actionable tasks and ensuring daily alignment.  Cultivate a positive, open-door team environment that encourages transparent feedback, active listening, and seamless cross-functional collaboration.
• Follows all applicable Standard Work. This may include activities such as complete required documentation which may include but not be limited to playbooks, visual management, red books, training materials, etc.; Conduct start-up meetings in Production Supervisor’s absence.
• Works with Production Supervisor and at times other departments, to identify and resolve issues. May track down tools, materials, and information as required to assist other employees to achieve work objectives. Initiate long aids to eliminate root causes of issues.
• Reports directly to the Production Supervisor
• Champions and coordinates Continuous Improvement activities for work areas.
• Responsible for 5S and overall cleanliness of assigned work areas. 
• Perform other Tech level duties as required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.            Lift/Push/Pull- Exerting up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

2.            Climbing- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

3.            Stooping- Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

4.            Kneeling- Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

5.            Crouching/Crawling/Reaching - Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.  Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

6.            Standing- Particularly for sustained periods of time.

7.            Walking- Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

8.            The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach; performing mechanical tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc. The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment

9.            The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS:

1.            SAFETY: Follow E-ONE General Health & Safety Rules, ensure safe operating conditions within the area of responsibility, and notify coworkers and supervisors of hazardous acts and conditions. Proper use of PPE; use only defect-free equipment. Promote safety in the department. Use proper lifting techniques and overhead hoist when needed. Maintain a clean and safe working environment in line with 5-S Philosophy. Participate in hazardous communication training and safety meetings.

2.            QUALITY: Responsible for the quality of work. This requires defect-free work and understanding of the requirements of the company’s quality system as it pertains to job duties and responsibilities. Must be able to check work to ensure conformance to process control instructions, specifications, and quality standards. Identify and segregate non-conforming products. Identify the need for and assist in initiating and implementing corrective and preventive actions when appropriate.

3.            FLEXIBILITY: Able and willing to work in other areas as needed. Must be flexible in taking lunch and breaks when workflow is required. Willing to work additional hours as necessary.

4.            INITIATIVE: Actively participate in continuous improvement of products and processes to better serve customers and improve the overall profitability of E-ONE. Actively seek out work in other areas when the current assignment is complete. Make suggestions for improving product quality, processes, safety, and company profitability.

5.            TEAMWORK: Positive working attitude toward other employees; be a team player. Work with others constructively and abide by company policies and procedures. Working together as a team for continuous improvement is vital to ensure the future of E-ONE and its employees. Teamwork will be required to be effective in daily production assignments as well as special improvement projects.

6.            CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT:  Daily utilize skills and experience to eliminate waste and continually improve processes.  Additionally, develop knowledge of Lean / Continuous Improvement through supporting and maintaining the highest levels of 5S; utilizing visual management tools that highlight problems and solve those problems for true root cause; participate and support kaizen events; and participate in the Lean Certification and Minor Kaizen programs.

7.            CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Attend and participate in a variety of meetings, training programs, and task force groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to changes to equipment or process, new developments, requirements, procedures, and policies.

8.            LEADERSHIP: Lead the team, provide innovative thought leadership on strategies to grow market share, increase profitability, and meet long-term business goals.

9.            ACTION-ORIENTED: Enjoy working hard; is action-oriented and energetic; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning.

10.         CONFLICT MANAGEMENT: Step up to conflicts, see them as opportunities; read situations quickly; good at focused listening; can work out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably; can find common ground and get cooperation.

11.         DEALING WITH AMBIGUITY: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.

12.         DRIVE FOR RESULTS: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• H.S. diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must meet all requirements of Level II or III
• Must have work experience within the last 5 years of interest.
• Demonstrated behavior of high-quality work and high productivity.
• Not have received a “written corrective action” in the last 12 months.

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