1st Shift Mechanical Assembly - Production Lead I

Raycap•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 person 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 communication across shifts. The position works with assemblers and departments including Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering. It requires working around manufacturing equipment in a production environment and may involve standing for extended periods and occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

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.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including use of 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 guide 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 procedures and carry out responsibilities in an organized and effective manner.
Commitment to high standards of safety, quality, productivity, and housekeeping.
Ability to stand for extended periods and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, keyboards, controls, and machine components frequently.
Ability to reach with hands and arms and communicate verbally with team members and management frequently.
Ability to occasionally walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work around manufacturing equipment in a production environment.
Close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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 work among assemblers according to 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 an orderly, organized, and clean production area and ensure team members follow housekeeping expectations.
Support assembler training and development in work instructions, quality requirements, and safety procedures.
Enforce applicable safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.