Second Shift Lead Machine Operator

The Lead is a working, first line leader of production line employees. They are responsible for the routine communication of job assignments, training for specific product runs, and placement of employees in assignments as required for the day. This position reports directly to the Production Supervisor of the area and indirectly to the Plant Manager.

• Lead team by example. Coach, lead and develop subordinates.
• Prepare paperwork for line and quality checks, ensure travelers are present for current jobs.
• Contact Material Handler to bring additional components for production line as needed.
• Communicate daily/weekly expectations to production team members in reference to Safety, Quality, and quantitative goals.
• Escalate production issues per escalation charts for any issues that arise.
• Monitor workers on site during production activities to ensure adherence to ethics and safety procedures.
• Evaluate manufacturing equipment for safety and functionality, ensure daily sign offs on equipment.
• Ensure that products and goods manufactured meet quality standards obtainable in the industry, perform first article inspections for jobs running in assigned work cells.
• Motivate workers to enhance production quantity and at the same time maintain high production standards.
• Work as middleman between workers and management to create healthy communication.
• Train all employees and ensure sign offs are completed on work instructions. Turn in to management when completed.
• Monitor performance against performance goals to ensure progress is being made and communicate to management or supervision when corrective action is needed.
• Help to build an organizational culture in which passion for continuous improvement is innate.
• Work in the department cells, on production lines or equipment along side team as required by production demands or supervisor discretion.
• Work with Supervisor(s) on resource allocation based on daily needs/requirements of the facility.
• Working knowledge of basic SAP functions.
• Ensure data populated in shift handoff is populated and reviewed for accuracy prior to sending daily.
• Order packaging supplies, in advance, to support department needs (Shipping Lead only).
• Other duties as assigned by supervision or management

• 2-5 years experiencein a manufacturing environment.
• Must possess entry level leadership skills
• General understanding of Microsoft Applications.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to participate and Lead in a team-orientated environment.
• Willingness to assist and train others.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the company.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, employees or visitors.
• Basic mechanical experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Lifting up to 50pounds
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or bend