Line Lead - 1st Shift

Saddle Creek•Belton, MO

About The Position

The Line Lead supervises up to 30 temporary employees in production and supports the organization’s production and materials-handling activities. The role enforces company policies and procedures, helps resolve work problems, communicates instructions, maintains time and production records, and coordinates material or product flow with supervisors. The Line Lead also troubleshoots equipment issues, reports them to maintenance, processes off-specification material as directed, and communicates kitting issues and corrective actions to production and quality leadership. The position requires constant standing or walking throughout the shift and handling materials, including lifting up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Capable of basic math calculations.
Able to read and interpret specifications and drawings.
General knowledge of computers.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Able to handle large volumes of work.
Ability to work independently with little supervisory direction.
Communicates in a constructive and consistent manner.
Self-motivated.
Able to stand or walk constantly for 100% of the shift.
Able to lift up to 40 pounds and bend, lift, push, and pull materials throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise up to 30 temporary employees in production.
Carry out responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable procedures.
Enforce company rules and regulations.
Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist workers in solving them.
Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals and maintain harmony among workers.
Issue written and oral instructions.
Maintain time and production records.
Work with supervisors to coordinate the flow of materials or products.
Troubleshoot machine and equipment malfunctions and report them to maintenance personnel.
Advise employees on the care and preservation of items received, stored, packed, and shipped; equipment use and methods for handling, storing, maintaining, and shipping stock; and related problems.
Process off-specification material as directed.
Work and communicate effectively with others in the organization and with customers.
Inform the Line Lead/Production Supervisor and QA Supervisor of issues found during kitting.
Verify that corrective action is taken to resolve defects.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain a neat, organized work area and documentation.