Production Lead hand 2nd shift

Multimatic • Butler, IN

70d

About The Position

The Production Lead Hand for the 2nd shift in Butler, Indiana is responsible for overseeing production associates and ensuring that all operations run smoothly in the absence of the supervisor. This role includes maintaining safety standards, managing production schedules, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. The Lead Hand will also be responsible for training associates, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One year or more automotive manufacturing experience.
• Prior leadership and/or technical experience would benefit this individual.
• Must be able to perform and understand all job functions of a production operator.

Responsibilities

• Understand and perform the supervisor's responsibilities in their absence.
• Assure associates have the proper P.P.E. to perform their job.
• Responsible for following all established company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
• Coordinate safety improvement projects and participate in injury 5-why corrective actions.
• Determine tools needed for production to be successful and acquire them.
• Assure production boards in their assigned area are reviewed and initialed on an hourly basis.
• Responsible for daily 6-S audits in their assigned areas and for follow up to resolve issues found during the audit.
• Utilize SAP schedule and customer forecasts to perform daily production scheduling and assure schedule attainment.
• Lead and direct production associates in their assigned areas on a daily basis.
• Manage hold areas and assure timely disposition of product.
• Lead meetings with production associates to discuss established objectives and how to make improvements in these areas.
• Review OEE information on a daily basis and assure accuracy in the raw data.
• Assure all new quality or process changes are communicated to production and assure proper training is provided if needed.
• Assure all production associates are properly trained on the equipment they operate and that there is documentation to support that training via the training effectiveness evaluation.
• Provide thorough and clear communication to your supervisor, following shift and technical services regarding any problems concerning production.
• Complete shift notes on a daily basis for the work centers assigned to them.
• Work with supervisor to evaluate operator performance issues on the floor regarding safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Understand SAP and IMS issues and maintain accurate inventory via cycle counts and inventory adjustments.
• Lead and participate in corrective action or continuous improvement activities.
• Create and/or assist with work instructions for new and existing processes and maintain their accuracy.
• Be available to attend future training as deemed necessary for this position.
• Ability to safely and efficiently perform all assignments.
• The ability to effectively train future individuals given this position.
• Performs other duties as directed by the supervisor or designee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED