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Production Lead

Dakotaland Manufacturing
Sioux Falls, SD Full Time
POSTED ON 1/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/25/2025
GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position is responsible for serving as the lead individual for a manufacturing area. Establishes the daily priorities, and directs employees accordingly with input from supervisor. Lead ensures that employees are properly trained to perform functions safely and efficiently. Lead drives continuous improvement in department and ensures high quality output. Must at all times support and promote the company Vision, Mission and Values, using UPSCALE as the foundation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the jobs purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable.
Ensure all safety requirements are followed and all staff use appropriate PPE at all times.
Daily interaction with all employees in the area, providing feedback positive and negative back to the department supervisor.
First line of training and mentoring for all production workers.
Ensure production schedule follow through as allocated by the scheduling personnel.
Train new employees in safety, quality, 5S, production duties and overall expectations and serve as a resource to employees in designated area.
Meet customer specifications and delivery requirements.
Perform spot inspections of parts.
Perform all required routine and minor maintenance activities according to procedures.
Complete and maintain paperwork.
Ensure machinery is calibrated and cleaned.
Maintains department tooling, as required.
Leads in product problem resolution and calls for additional resources as necessary.
Read drawings and blueprints.
Provide input to supervisor for employee performance reviews.

EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or GED.

Advanced education a plus.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

This individual must possess 2 years of experience.

Must be competent in reading engineering drawings

Must be able to multitask and work independently.

Ability to read and understand blueprints and other shop drawing aids.

Ability to work with various types of metal forming constraints with guidance.

Ability to operate a forklift.

Flexible and responsive with a strong teamwork orientation.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work well in a fast paced environment to meet team expectations.

Demonstrated ability to effectively implement or respond to change.

Understanding and support of Dakotaland Manufacturing policies and procedures.

Safety conscious behavior.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Wear a fit-tested respirator if required.
Will work in a fast paced industrial environment wearing hearing protection, vision protection, steel-toed shoes and other appropriate protective cloth
Normal memory, taking into consideration the amount and type of information.

COMPETENCIES To perform this job successfully, the employee will demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of the position.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason.
Communication and Teamwork - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.
Motivation -Sets and achieves goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Time Management - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to handle frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

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