Production Team Lead

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
  
  
  

JOB TITLE: Production Team Lead / Fiber Spinning Technician

GENERAL SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for leading manufacturing on the shift level following all applicable policies, processes and procedures along with performing all essential technician duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leading and overseeing the efforts of a production team, ensuring projects are carried out in adherence to its goals and timelines
• Setting guidelines and objectives, schedules, liaising with internal and external parties, and assessing the performance of team members
• Assisting in the assessment of team members to fill open positions within the company as needed and on an ongoing basis.
• Scheduling production runs or shifts to ensure that operations run smoothly and efficiently
• Assisting with R&D projects
• Oversee daily production operations, ensuring schedules are met and quality standards are maintained.
• Coordinate with other departments (such as procurement and logistics) to ensure a smooth flow of materials needed for production.
• Implement and monitor safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Train new production staff and provide ongoing coaching to existing employees to enhance their skills and productivity.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvements.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods to optimize storage space and reduce waste.
• Looks for and reduces non-value-added (NVA) activities in the value stream. Uses root cause analysis to identify root cause and identifies ways to reduce NVA activities.
• Performs as lead technician including full knowledge of fiber spinning technician job functions.
• Acts as lead fiber spinning technician. Providing guidance and training as needed to fiber spinning technician(s)
  
  
  

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years Manufacturing Experience. ISO13485 experience preferred.
• Willingly and proactively collaborates with others to achieve operational goals.
• Works with energy, passion, and drives towards goals with professionalism and respect; operates in a way that creates an atmosphere of achievement.
• Adheres to all company and departmental safety policies and guidelines
• Capable of following detailed assembly instructions, both written and verbal. Complies with policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements per the Quality System.
• Performs any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor or Lead.
• Consistent ability to meet production goals for assigned processes while maintaining quality standards for the product.
• Employee workmanship and documentation standards regularly meet all of our quality standards and GMP practices
• Works well with others in the value stream and offers support when help is needed in a different area.
• Consistently adheres to attendance and punctuality guidelines
• Knowledge of large-scale Management Resource Planning (MRP) systems and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems preferred.
  
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Up to 100% sitting, standing and walking in an 8-hour workday, more if working overtime
• Ability to continuously wear personal protective equipment and/or clean room attire
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Ability to operate power tools/equipment and hand tools
• Ability to work with or around chemicals
  
  
  

Ability to use a microscope