What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Lead position at Key Technical Solutions?
Production Lead
Position Summary
Our Production Lead directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in the manufacturing and assembly of product. You will organize and maintain production schedules and coordinate the flow of material and labor through the department. You will also ensure employees follow proper policies and procedures. Our Production Lead is a leading member of the safety committee and responsible for communicating safe practices on the floor. You will report to the Manufacturing Manager.
Essential Functions of the Job
- Works with employees to achieve productivity, efficiency, and material control goals
- Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency
- Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists subordinates in solving work-related problems
- Trains employees on safety and operating procedures and ensures proper safety & housekeeping practices are in place throughout facility
- Inspects work to ensure accuracy to specifications, directing routings of rejects and reworks, investigating the cause of defects and take corrective action
- Monitors and addresses backlog problems, work order flow, and bottleneck problems
- Recommends improvements to production methods, equipment, quality, working conditions to improve safety and efficiency
- Provides leadership and motivation to subordinates; completes subordinate's performance evaluations
- Recommends personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, disciplinary measures and/or terminations
Knowledge, Skills and, Abilities (KSA's)
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of mechanical assembly, warehousing, welding, and mobile vehicle control systems
- Experience utilizing Lean Principles
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; good human relations skills are necessary
- Good leadership skills; able to problem solve, persuade, and motivate
- Must be able to work under pressure/stress to meet deadlines/production schedules
- Forward planner who is able to organize and prioritize
- Possesses a thorough understanding of OSHA regulations and implementing safe work practices
Education and Experience
- College degree or Technical school required
- Minimum 3 - 5 years previous manufacturing/plant experience in a management level
- Lean Manufacturing training required; Green Belt certification preferred
Working Conditions
Must be physically capable of standing/walking/sitting for long periods of time. Ability to work irregular and/or long hours, including weekends/holidays as production, and/or employee schedules dictate.
