Production Lead, Kitting

The Bernard Group Inc•Chanhassen, MN

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Lead, Kitting plays a key role in guiding and supporting daily operations within the kitting production area. This position is responsible for mentoring and coaching team members, while training both new and existing employees on efficient kitting setup, process flow, and best practices. As a working lead, this role actively participates in production, ensuring all job ticket requirements are met with accuracy and efficiency. In addition, the Production Lead oversees Kitting Line Leads in developing their expertise, serves as a subject matter expert for training, and performs final quality checks prior to shipment. This role also partners closely with Project Managers to ensure jobs are completed successfully, on time, and in alignment with client expectations.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum 3-5 experience in the printing Industry as a Bindery Operator, Cutter, Folder or Booklet Maker
Possess a thorough and organized approach to your work
Pay close attention to details on every project
Have basic computer skills, including Pace and Google Suite
Be self-motivated, a fast learner, and show initiative to seek out customer and corporate needs
Plan, prioritize, coordinate, and manage your work
Complete projects accurately within deadlines, while meeting Company quality standards
Apply effective time management and self-management skills
Understand and maintain the confidential nature of the company, employee and customer information
Be flexible to change
Able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
Willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
Fiercely loyal to both our customers and team
Trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with
Enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges
Adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10 Hour Certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Motivate, mentor, coach and train employees for professional development, employee engagement and the creation of a safe and inclusive work environment
Work closely with manager, and other shift leadership in prioritizing and directing department work flow
Support safe environment, driving towards 0 OSHA recordables & maintain high quality standards
Ensure assembly integrity through continuous monitoring of departmental processes
Work closely with Kitting Line Leads as well as other production areas’ leadership in prioritizing and directing department workflow
Maintain appropriate levels of supplies to meet production requirements
Establish open lines of communication with production floor
Ensure training and skills are in compliance with training policy & work to further develop team’s skill
Work toward continuous improvement by monitoring efficiency & productivity & implement improvements
Steps in as needed to work on lines
Perform miscellaneous projects and complete various tasks as requested by management