Production Lead- Patch & Polish Night Shift

Nautique•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Production Lead assists with the daily operations of the Patch & Polish production department, helping meet facility goals for safety, quality, and on-time delivery. The role supports production demand, maintains standardized operating methods, and facilitates communication between managers and employees. It also participates in the implementation of manufacturing processes, products, and systems technology, and helps achieve zero-defect operations while keeping delinquencies at or below facility goals. The position has responsibilities for coordinating chemical and supply delivery and disposal, supporting employment-related activities such as hiring, training, appraising, or counseling as appropriate, and escalating issues when needed. It supports safety initiatives, follows OSHA and other safety procedures, and models positive behavior. The role also handles hazardous waste in accordance with applicable Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements, including puncturing aerosol cans into approved hazardous-waste containers, collecting satellite hazardous waste for the 90-day accumulation center, and loading waste onto an approved treatment and storage carrier or truck in accordance with CFR 49. This is a safety-sensitive position in a non-climate-controlled environment. The employee must be flexible with the work schedule and may be assigned other duties by management.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of the processes and procedures required to perform all functions within the department.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Effective problem-solving, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to influence others toward identified objectives.
Ability to read and understand product orders to ensure proper construction.
Ability to manage competing tasks and demands and handle frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere and interact constructively with customers, coworkers, and management.
Ability to handle emergencies calmly.
Ability to be flexible concerning the work schedule.
Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can occasionally exceed the outside air temperature.
Ability to bend at the waist and knees, stand for extended periods, and lift 25 pounds when necessary.
Ability to comply with safety and environmental requirements for hazardous-waste handling; RCRA and DOT training is provided initially and annually.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Drive daily departmental operations to meet production demand.
Maintain standardized operating methods for the department.
Facilitate communication between managers and employees about important matters.
Participate in implementing manufacturing processes, products, and systems technology to meet operational goals.
Coordinate delivery and disposal of chemicals and supplies.
Work toward zero-defect manufacturing and keep delinquencies at or below facility goals.
Participate in hiring, training, appraising, or counseling as appropriate, and escalate issues when appropriate.
Support safety initiatives, maintain safety awareness, and comply with OSHA and other safety procedures.
Set an example of positive behavior for team members.
Handle hazardous waste in compliance with applicable RCRA, DOT, and safety and environmental requirements.
Puncture aerosol cans into approved hazardous-waste satellite containers.
Collect satellite hazardous waste throughout the facility and bring it to the 90-day hazardous-waste accumulation center.
Load hazardous waste onto an approved treatment and storage carrier or truck in accordance with CFR 49.
Keep the work area clean and orderly, follow manager or supervisor instructions, and perform other duties as assigned.