Production Lead, 1st Shift

Gale Building Products•Santa Ana, CA

24d•$24 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Department Supervisor, the Shift Lead will coordinate the activities of the department and directs the workforce to achieve departmental work schedules/objectives. The Lead has the authority to check and verify reports and documentation. Exercises some latitude to change procedures in order to meet special cases. The Shift Lead interacts with other operational areas and management as needed. Informs the department Supervisor about important departmental issues and activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Forklift certification or be willing to get trained and certified.
Previous warehouse experience with specialized functions.
Knowledge of ERP system. Syteline preferred.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct work for team members.
Ability to learn and apply department processes under time constraints.
Good interpersonal skills.
2 - 3 years of experience working in a warehouse manufacturing environment.
Exceptional follow through and dependability a must.
Basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
English (reading, writing, verbal)
Basic math skills (add, subtract, divide, multiply)
Capable of lifting up to 35 pounds. Frequent lifting required. Standing and walking up to 8 hours. Frequent use of ladders, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
Must be able to work all shifts, including weekends and holiday hours.
Ability to legally work without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

AA degree desired
1-2 years of experience in a leadership capacity preferred.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) desired.

Responsibilities

Monitors, coordinates, and assigns activities within area of responsibility and notifies the Supervisor of potential issues.
Maintains steady daily flow of operational tasks within department and reviews reports to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Provides on-the-job training of department process, procedures, and guidelines to include training on equipment and safety.
Oversees employee activities and performs, on an as needed basis, general warehouse duties.
Upholds inventory accuracy by supporting audits, cycle counts, process improvements, and any other form of process improvement.
Adheres to and promotes all company safety rules and requirements
Communicates employee concerns and recommendations to management.
Leads employees by providing proper instruction, materials, and tools.
Ensures department objectives are being met by team members.
Performs other duties as required.