Lead Production - 2nd shift

stratasys•Hopkins, MN

2d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Stratasys is a world leader in 3D printing, driving the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative solutions. They offer 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and on-demand parts to provide competitive advantages across industries like aerospace, automotive, consumer products, and healthcare. Leading organizations rely on Stratasys to transform product design, enhance manufacturing and supply chain agility, and improve patient care. The Lead Production role assists production leadership in the daily coordination of work activities and the development of production employees. This position ensures adherence to safety, quality, policies, and procedures, achievement of production schedules, and serves as the lead for the assigned product work cell. This is a second shift position, Monday - Friday, 1:45 pm - 10:15 pm, with a shift differential pay of $1.50 per hour.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
6+ years related experience in a manufacturing environment
ERP system knowledge
Knowledge of computer skills required to send and receive emails, use ADP/HRMS, use test operating systems, and other systems to communicate with supervisors or any others within Stratasys
Ability to read and understand work instructions
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well with others

Nice To Haves

Experience in Project management
Experience with LEAN Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Ensure production team conformance to safety procedures through daily monitoring, documenting of issues and preventative action
Ensure product quality requirements are met and that the production team follows all production processes
Lead the production team to ensure daily and weekly production schedules are met
Escalate production issues cross-functionally per established processes
Ensure transactions are completed accurately and troubleshoot issues as necessary
Ensure that all tools and equipment are maintained in proper working order
Coordinate training and certification of production team and maintain required documentation
Work with the production team and cross-functional team members to resolve complex problems and issues
Learn and participate in Lean Manufacturing activities including Improve-It Idea leadership
Lead the onboarding of new employees in the production team
Execute production processes as needed to provide backup or to meet the production schedule
Resolve teamwork issues on the team; Work with supervisor to address performance issues
Lead and engage the production team in daily Tier 1 meetings and communicate issues to Tier 2 meetings.
Provide feedback and documentation on production employee performance and compliance to company policies
Create proposed disciplinary action write-ups and performance appraisals for the supervisor
Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area
Follow all company safety policies and procedures
Attend all required company training
Demonstrate commitments to Stratasys Behaviors by leading, acting, and modeling these values.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the department or manager