What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Lead position at PrincePerelson and Associates?
Production Lead
Salt Lake City, UT
We have partnered with a rapidly growing start-up company in the firearms industry based in Salt Lake City. Our client's core mission is to disrupt the market through innovation, ingenuity, and hard work. They are recognized as manufacturing the highest quality products in the world by the most elite precision shooters. Our client is seeking a Production Lead to join their team. This is a great opportunity to step into the firearms industry, working with a young and growing company driven by technology and a laser focus to produce industry-leading products.
We are searching for an individual with an eye for detail, a desire to work with innovative technology, and a passion for quality. The candidate must have a strong work ethic, be willing to learn, enjoy a fast-paced environment, and lead by example.
Daily Responsibilities:
- Own the manufacturing operations
- Lead manufacturing shift to achieve and exceed production goals
- Maintain quality standards- perfection!
- Hold daily production meetings to set the tone and motivate the production crew
- Lead through example, setting the standard for all employees to work towards
- Work with leadership to improve processes, equipment, and work environment to continuously improve the company.
- Operate state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and maintain premium part quality
- Move material through the varying processes
- Constantly checking the visual and dimensional quality of the produced parts
- Proactively develop and implement production improvement processes and standards
Position Requirements:
- Must have a passion for perfection!
- Be a servant leader, set an example through your actions
- Reliable and on time daily (this is critical)
- A desire to learn and add value throughout the company
- Effective communication skills
- Minimum 40-hour work week with overtime available
- Ability to lift 30-40 lbs. over their head consistently throughout the day
Additional Highly Valued Skills:
- 2-3 years of experience leading a manufacturing team
- 5-10 years of working with highly automated manufacturing equipment
- Experience with Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation control systems
- Experienced in mechanical/automation troubleshooting
- Experienced in electrical control board troubleshooting skills
Benefits:
- Salaried position, negotiable dependent on skill set
- Medical benefits available
- Flexible PTO
PrincePerelson & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.
