Crew Lead - Manufacturing

Balanced Body Inc•Sacramento, CA

11d•$25 - $32

About The Position

Balanced Body is seeking a hands-on manufacturing Crew Lead to direct, mentor, and coach employees while working closely with a supervisor to define and meet daily, weekly, and monthly production goals. The Crew Lead ensures that team members have the training, tools, and resources needed to perform their work and applies Lean Manufacturing principles. The role includes working on the production line, observing and correcting performance, coaching and disciplining employees, responding to difficult situations, and making decisions with support from the supervisor, manager, and HR. The Crew Lead helps plan production in Business Central (BC), participates in daily production-cell activities, maintains departmental inventory, supports inventory audits and purchasing-related order processing, and trains new employees. The role also promotes safety, maintains tools and a clean work area, adapts to production changes, and works to improve production performance without compromising product quality. Crew Leads participate in interviewing and evaluating candidates and recommending hires. The department offers a day schedule of Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., or a swing schedule of Monday through Thursday, 2:15 p.m. to 12:45 a.m. Crew Leads should be flexible to work overtime as needed to meet production requirements.

Requirements

At least three years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and 5S standards.
Strong attendance record.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks independently and meet deadlines.
Active listening and strong interpersonal skills.
High attention to detail.
Ability to make decisions and solve problems methodically, strategically, and collaboratively, and foster innovation.
Ability to maintain a calm demeanor and promote a positive environment.
Ability to build trust, respect, and morale among the team.
Strong desire to help others and proactively seek opportunities to do so.
Strong time-management skills.
Passion for building quality Pilates equipment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Analyze Business Central (BC) requirements and ensure the team completes daily production planning; ensure BC completions are recorded correctly.
Participate in daily production-cell activities.
Maintain inventory in assigned departments and facilitate inventory audits with department supervisors.
Provide support processing orders with the purchasing department.
Train new employees.
Coach, mentor, and lead employees, supporting their growth, development, corrective actions, and reviews in coordination with the supervisor and HR as needed.
Follow and maintain safety guidelines and procedures across the production floor, and participate in applicable safety meetings and training.
Maintain team tools and ensure they are operational and meet safety protocols.
Adapt to production changes and help the team adapt effectively and efficiently.
Initiate improvements to production performance without compromising product quality.
Participate in interviewing and evaluating candidates and make hiring recommendations.
Promote a positive environment and motivate the team.
Maintain and organize a clean work area.
Resolve conflicts impartially and make appropriate recommendations to a supervisor, director, or HR when needed.