Production Team Lead - 2nd Shift

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Shift:M-TH 2:30pm - 12:30am

The role of theProduction Team Lead is to lead, direct, and coordinate day-to-day production operations on an assigned shift by overseeing and ensuring standard operating procedures, organizational policies, and industry regulations.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Supervisor in managing Team Member production activities by organizing labor, materials, and support services to meet quality standards and production schedules. Provide technical guidance, coaching, and training while resolving personnel issues and escalating complex matters to supervision and HR.
• Follow production schedules, prioritize and adjust production based on business needs, and ensure production goals, key performance indicators, and product specifications are achieved and shipped on time.
• Implement and execute standard operating procedures for production operations, identifying and presenting recommendations for process improvements, innovations, quality, and safety enhancements to management.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors at shift start and end regarding material flow from receiving to shipping, and collaborate with other departments to ensure operational alignment.
• Lead by example in professionalism and continuous improvement, foster a culture of operational excellence, empower Team Members through recognition, and ensure proper use of equipment, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED, plus a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Supervisory experience, a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Technical/Labor Skills.  Ability to read and interpret basic drawings and work orders and follow directions. Ability to use hand operated and power tools and perform tasks with precision and manual dexterity.  Basic mechanical and mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), and ability to apply work material calculations utilizing a calculator. Ability to obtain and maintain industrial equipment certifications (e.g., cranes, forklift, and power jack). 
• Leadership.  Ability to directly supervise/coach staff in teamwork and process improvement, foster quality focus and assist in development of Team Member skills.  
• Core People Skills.  Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization.   Knowledge of quality, health and safety standards and compliance. 
• Computer/Applications Skills. Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.  Ability to understand and utilize various machining, production and logistics software.
• Flexibility.  Exhibit flexibility in work schedule and perform beyond a normal workday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.  Ability to travel, as needed, for training purposes. 

Physical/Sensory Requirements
The following physical activities described here are representative of those required by a Team Member to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation, if feasible, will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of position.

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to talk or hear. The Team Member frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The Team Member must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 85 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as approved footwear, respirators, and safety glasses/goggles may be required. 

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