Lead Person

Leggett & Platt•Conover, NC

About The Position

The Lead Person performs tasks necessary to lead and direct production activities across multiple work cell areas or product lines. The role supports production setup and startup, work direction, production scheduling, quality checks, employee training, safe operations, and related recordkeeping. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with overtime required. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and good mechanical aptitude. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Good mechanical aptitude.
Consistently attend work and arrive on time.
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
Meet productivity standards, complete work in a timely manner, and strive to increase productivity.
Observe safety procedures and policies, report potentially unsafe conditions to the supervisor, and use equipment and materials properly.
Good attention to detail.
Ability to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

Set up production areas or start equipment as necessary.
Inform the supervisor about the status of production orders.
Direct the workforce as assigned by the supervisor.
Follow the production schedule and ensure production standards are met.
Check material measurements and quality, and complete quality records where required.
Correct departmental quality issues as assigned by the supervisor.
Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and/or other material-handling equipment.
Train employees and new hires as assigned by the supervisor.
Complete general equipment and area maintenance duties as assigned, with maintenance-department assistance when necessary.
Oversee and validate completion of team members’ paperwork, data collection or entry, and labeling or tagging in work cells.
Assist with physical inventory inspections and measurements as required.
Record material usage where required.
Identify safety hazards and support and sustain a safe work environment.
Maintain good housekeeping practices and use proper safety techniques.
Follow all procedures and guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.