Lead Operator

SUMMARY                The Production Lead is responsible to assist and / or represent the Supervisor by coordinating activities of production workers.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following: Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup & adjustments of machines. Interprets company policies, specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.  Enforces safety policies and procedures. Monitors workers participation to ensure the training provided is being put into use and to see if any additional training is needed. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules. Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew. Analyzes and resolves problems or assists workers in solving problems. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals. Maintains production records and distributes reports to appropriate personnel. Performs activities of workers within the department. Performs all duties in compliance with regulatory requirements as well as company policies and procedures. Maintains regular and predictable attendance. Performs other job duties and assignments as requested or as business needs require. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  Assists / fill-in for Production Supervisor when needed.   QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school or equivalent education required.  No advanced degree required.  Minimum of three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience in the plastics industry including extrusion, thermoforming or blow molding a plus.  Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with other departments and the ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple projects.  Use of basic mathematic skills including fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.  Ability to operate a variety of office equipment with basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.    LANGUAGE SKILLS Proficiency in English is required. The ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents and the ability to effectively present information to all levels of employees including top management in a variety of settings is required.    PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described in this section are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop kneel, bend, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.