Crew Lead - Manufacturing

Balanced Body•Sacramento, CA

10d

About The Position

Balanced Body is seeking a hands-on manufacturing leader to direct, mentor, and coach employees. The Crew Lead works closely with a supervisor to define daily, weekly, and monthly goals and ensure the team meets expectations. The role ensures employees have the training, tools, and resources needed to complete assigned work, and involves observing and correcting performance, coaching, discipline, working on the production line, and responding to difficult situations. The position supports employee growth and may help develop future crew leaders. The Crew Lead helps plan daily production, maintain inventory and safety standards, support order processing, train and develop employees, and improve production performance without compromising product quality. The role requires flexibility to work overtime as needed. The department operates either a day schedule, Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., or a swing schedule, Monday through Thursday from 2:15 p.m. to 12:45 a.m.

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.
Ability to maintain and organize a clean work area.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks independently and meet deadlines.
Active listening skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and high attention to detail.
Ability to make decisions, solve problems, and foster innovation methodically, strategically, and collaboratively.
Ability to resolve conflicts impartially and make appropriate recommendations to a supervisor, director, or HR when needed.
Ability to maintain a calm demeanor and promote a positive environment.
Ability to build trust, respect, and morale within the team.
Strong desire to help others and actively seek opportunities to do so.
Strong time-management skills.
Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet production requirements.
Passion for building quality Pilates equipment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Analyze Business Central system requirements and ensure the team accomplishes daily production planning.
Ensure production completions are recorded correctly in Business Central.
Participate in daily production cell activities.
Maintain inventory in assigned departments and facilitate inventory audits with department supervisors.
Support order processing with the purchasing department.
Train new employees.
Coach, mentor, and lead employees, supporting their development, corrective actions, and reviews with supervisors and HR as needed.
Maintain and follow safety guidelines, procedures, and activities throughout the production floor.
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.
Take initiative to improve production performance without compromising product quality.
Participate in interviewing and evaluating candidates and make hiring recommendations.
Promote a positive environment and motivate the team.
Work on the production line and address performance or workplace issues as needed.