Production Lead - 3rd Shift

Responsibilities

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Pay: Starting @ $23.00 per hour (We PAY MORE for EXPERIENCE!)

Hours: 3rd Shift / 7:00PM - 5:30AM (Some training on 1st Shift to start)

Days: Monday through Thursday

The Production Lead is responsible for performing all the duties of the assigned production area plus directing and coordinating activities of others within the area.

Position is a "hands on" part of the team, occupying an active production position while assisting in the coordination of work flow, troubleshooting with operators and leading by example.

Position coordinates area activities in the absence of the Supervisor.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Works in conjunction with the Shift/Production Supervisor to efficiently prioritize team efforts and to assure that quality and shipments are met and data integrity requirements are accomplished.
• Monitors and updates the production schedule; uses schedule to prioritize workload in working area.
• Responsible for ensuring employees are versed in proper procedures for operating machinery to mix or blend dry chemicals, or the extrusion of color.
• Responsible for ensuring employees are versed in proper procedures regarding consumption or raw materials.
• Provides leadership and expertise in the use of SAP procedures or processes.
• Establishes and documents processing parameters and/or product characteristics to obtain optimum productivity, consistent quality of product and to meet the customer's specifications.
• Documents work completed.

Contributes to upkeep and updating of required paperwork such as procedures, records, logs, documents, manuals, etc.
• Completes all necessary documentation at the end of shift.
• Functions as the "Go-To" person for the production area, product line or function, acting as a liaison with and providing feedback to management and all other support groups with respect to the operations.
• Communicates with their Team procedural changes or quality issues.
• Leads the team in all matters of safe work practices, housekeeping and environmental compliance; reporting exceptions when necessary.
• Maintains housekeeping standards.
• Leads troubleshooting activities, facilitating contact and follow-up with support groups, such as Maintenance.
• Coordinates raw material logistics with operators and Warehouse Associates.
• Participates in training new employees and re-training associates in processes and methods as required.
• May provide input for annual employee reviews and disciplinary actions.
• Initiates necessary work orders in order to keep production lines maintained and operating.
• Supports the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company.
• Follows applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety rules and guidelines ...