B300 Conveyor Lead - 1st Shift

Fanatics Collectibles•Sunnyvale, TX

About The Position

The Manufacturing Lead supervises and coordinates manufacturing team activities to meet production schedules and maintain product quality. The role supports the Manufacturing Supervisor with day-to-day operations, production assignments, issue resolution, and ensuring that processes comply with company policies and safety standards. It also leads and develops team members, monitors performance, and assists with employee onboarding and training. The position oversees quality control, production inspections, and corrective actions; identifies process inefficiencies and helps implement approved improvements; and promotes 5S practices. It supports workplace safety, inspections, and risk assessments, while maintaining production records and communicating with team members, supervisors, and other departments. The role also helps ensure the availability of raw materials and supplies and assists with inventory management. Work takes place in a manufacturing facility with varying temperatures, noise, and potential exposure to dust, fumes, strong odors, and other hazards. The role involves prolonged standing and walking, frequent movement around the production area, lifting and carrying materials up to 35 pounds, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and handling small parts and tools. Regular use of personal protective equipment is required. Extended hours, overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required depending on production demands.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality-control standards.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing software.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to distinguish colors, read fine print, and use depth perception to operate machinery safely.
Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 35 pounds; occasional heavier lifting may be done with assistance or equipment.
Ability to use required PPE, including safety glasses, gloves, ear protection, and safety shoes, and comply with safety protocols.
Ability to work extended hours, including overtime, evenings, weekends, and holidays, as production demands.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Assist the Manufacturing Supervisor in coordinating the manufacturing team and maintaining efficient workflow.
Monitor production schedules and adjust team assignments as needed to meet production goals.
Ensure production processes follow company policies and safety standards, and promptly address production issues to minimize downtime.
Lead, mentor, and motivate production team members; assign tasks based on skills and production needs.
Track and evaluate individual and production-line performance.
Assist with onboarding and training employees on manufacturing processes, safety protocols, and company policies.
Oversee product quality, implement quality-control procedures, conduct inspections, and identify and correct defects.
Identify production inefficiencies and recommend improvements to productivity and cost; implement approved changes and monitor results.
Report equipment malfunctions or breakdowns and assist with troubleshooting.
Promote and enforce 5S principles.
Promote workplace safety and support safety inspections and risk assessments.
Communicate with team members, supervisors, and other departments; maintain production reports, records, and documentation.
Assist with scheduling meetings, training sessions, and other events.
Help ensure raw materials and supplies are available and assist with inventory management to reduce waste and cost.