What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Lead position at Worthington Enterprises?
Job Description
This is a 2nd Shift Production Leader role responsible for assisting in the development, training, evaluation, and work schedules of both seasonal and regular full-time employees within a given area.
- Perform all duties in a safe manner.
- Ability to work in a team environment focusing on meeting Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost standards.
- Resolve day-to-day issues to meet production, safety, shipping, and quality goals.
Responsibilities:
- Perform all duties in a safe manner.
- Ability to work in a team environment focusing on meeting Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost standards.
- Resolve day-to-day issues to meet production, safety, shipping, and quality goals.
- Assist with training of new employees and complete required training sheets.
- Execute scheduled work orders to meet customer requirements.
- Conduct pre-shift meetings and delegate daily work assignments in the supervisor's absence.
- Act as First Responder during Plant emergencies.
- Identify opportunities for improvement with suggestions and recommendations for remedy.
- Know, understand, and follow plant safety rules, policies, and procedures.
- Follow company policies and procedures.
- Participate in Lean Transformation efforts, including safety initiatives.
- Assist others as needed.
- Maintain a clean work area.
- Complete paperwork accurately and timely as needed and required.
- Other duties as assigned by lead, supervisor, and/or manager.
Critical Skills & Experiences:
- Basic knowledge of machine repair.
- Forklift certification or ability to be certified.
- Proficiency in using micrometers, dial calipers, height gauge, shop gauges, depth gauges, and dial indicators to inspect parts and verify dimensions.
- Able to maintain tolerances and finishes to engineering and manufacturing specifications.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to measure, read, write, and document work.
- Able to sustain a steady work pace over an entire workday.
- Strong basic math skills, including understanding and converting both metric and English measurements.
- Strong in-process inspection skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to establish working relationships quickly.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to drive resolution.
- Comfortable performing a wide range of responsibilities, from thinking broadly to executing detailed tasks.
- Proven ability to effectively work in a detailed, fact-based environment.
- Knowledge of safety protocols such as lockout/tag out.
- Commitment to personal integrity and integrity of the product(s) and processes.
- Customer-focused with the ability to function with a high sense of urgency.
- Confidence to make decisions and a strong commitment to team success.
Desired Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of prior leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- 1st Aid/CPR Training & Emergency Response Training.
About Us:
We are proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive, and grow. We believe that each employee's unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this position or other opportunities within our organization.
