We are looking for a Production Lead for 2nd shift to drive continuous improvement and optimization of all processes. The Production Lead will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. They develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity.

Shift hours: 2:30pm to 1 am Monday to Thursday.

Candidates will be asked to complete a Pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations
• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
• Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
• Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff
• Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime
• Commit to plant safety procedures
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
• Address employees’ issues or grievances and administer collective bargaining agreements
• Influence and learn from below
• Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts

Skills

• Proven work experience as a plant manager
• Proven managerial experience
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes
• Computer literacy
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
• Light Mechanical skills
• Willingness to learn

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends only

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• lead/supervisor: 2 years (Required)
• manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
• Forklift: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person