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 :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Ability to use a microscope