Paint Prep Production Lead

Position Summary:

Responsible for leading, monitoring, and driving department team members in achieving expected safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and cost targets for the team.

A Production Lead will set clear goals and also motivate and inspire their team by creating an environment that promotes respect, trust, and cooperation.

We are a leading manufacturer, distributor and fleet sales expert of premium truck bodies with commercial upfit for vocational markets nationwide.

We strive for a pioneering attitude and a focused commitment to innovation in all we do.

Position Responsibilities:


* Maintain a safe work environment, and respond to identified safety or environmental risks with urgency


* Keep the work area neat and organized, including but not limited to tools, work space, inventory storage, and paperwork


* Maintain work skills to facilitate job performance as a working member of the team, and to be aware of the required skills for team members


* Direct the work of production employees


* Train employees on required job functions


* Assign work to each employee to maintain high productivity and skill levels


* Establish quality standards to ensure customers are satisfied with the final product


* Manage the work schedule to achieve delivery requirements to both internal and external customers


* Serve as the team coach: recognize employees who perform well and counsel those who underperform


* Strive for continuous improvement


* Master Lean tools applicable to the area being managed, including but not limited to standard work, 5S, and error-proofing


* Notify other employees when a problem is discovered and help determine the root cause to prevent future occurrence


* Participate in and support Kaizen events and other improvement activities


* Responsible for tracking key metrics


* Keep daily boards up-to-date for all required reporting items


* Complete necessary labor reporting, including but not limited to employee evaluations and time and attendance


* Complete required reporting for safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and labor


* Other duties as assigned

Financial Responsibility:


* No cost center responsibility; no profit & loss responsibility

Position Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:


* High School diploma or GED;

Experience:


* Tier I = 0-2 years' experience, Tier II = 2-10 years' experience, Tier III= 10+ years' experience


* Manufacturing industry or background experience required

Certification /License:


* None required

Skills and Abilities:


* In depth knowledge of department performance matrix


* Experience with MS Office required; proficiency in Excel; Demonstrated skills in database management and record keeping required


* Effective oral and written communication; excellent interpersonal skills


* Excellent organizational and decision-making skills



* The ability to collaborate wit...