2nd Shift Mechanical Assembly - Production Lead I

0f7c21a8-5f60-4ebd-adb3-783060e195ad•North Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Production Lead provides day-to-day direction and support to help ensure production schedules, quality standards, safety requirements, and operational goals are met. Serving as a lead resource on the production floor, this role coordinates work assignments, monitors production progress, identifies issues, and communicates delays or concerns to Production Management. The Production Lead also supports training, troubleshooting, process improvement, and communication across shifts. The position is for 2nd shift mechanical assembly. Raycap Inc. creates products that protect and support valuable assets. The company designs and supports solutions for telecommunications, industrial, renewable energy, transportation, defense, and other applications worldwide.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to lead, direct, and coordinate the work of others.
Strong time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to troubleshoot production and equipment issues and determine when escalation is required.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including through email, Basecamp, PPCC, and other company systems.
Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, specifications, and work instructions.
Ability to use basic measurement instruments to verify components meet specifications.
Basic knowledge of hand tools and manufacturing equipment.
Ability to prioritize work based on production schedules and changing business needs.
Ability to delegate tasks and monitor completion.
Ability to train and provide guidance to production employees.
Ability to work effectively with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments.
Positive and professional attitude and ability to promote teamwork and accountability.
Ability to follow established company procedures and carry out assigned responsibilities in an organized and effective manner.
Commitment to high standards of safety, quality, productivity, and housekeeping.

Responsibilities

Provide daily direction and guidance to assemblers to meet production priorities and scheduled completion dates.
Communicate production delays, equipment issues, material shortages, quality concerns, and schedule risks to Production Management promptly.
Assign and coordinate work among assemblers based on production priorities and employee capabilities.
Verify team members are logged into the appropriate PPCC job for each product being produced.
Monitor operations and production processes for issues affecting productivity, quality, or schedule.
Ensure team members understand and follow quality and drawing requirements.
Work with Quality and other departments to identify and resolve production or quality issues.
Promote accurate and consistent production practices, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
Maintain a neat, organized, and clean production area and ensure housekeeping expectations are followed.
Support assembler training and development on work instructions, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
Enforce applicable safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.