1st 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 ensure production schedules, quality standards, safety requirements, and operational goals are met. Serving as a lead resource on the production floor, this position coordinates work assignments, monitors production progress, identifies issues, and communicates delays or concerns to Production Management. The role also supports training, troubleshooting, process improvement, and effective communication across shifts. Raycap Inc. creates products that protect and support valuable assets, designing and supporting 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-related issues and determine when escalation is required.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, 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 required 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 company-established 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 so production priorities and scheduled completion dates are met.
Communicate production delays, equipment issues, material shortages, quality concerns, or schedule risks to Production Management promptly.
Assign and coordinate assembler work 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 team members meet housekeeping expectations.
Support assembler training and development, including work instructions, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
Enforce applicable safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.