Production Lead

EarthKind•Mooresville, NC

13d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Lead is an experienced manufacturing team member who exhibits professionalism in daily life. If all of this sounds like a job for you, then join us as we excel in our manufacturing process and improve our lives, and the planet.

Requirements

Bilingual Spanish / English required due to our diverse culture.

Responsibilities

Ensure all safety and health standards are followed to keep the organization accident-free
Conduct monthly safety and workplace organization 5S compliance audits
Report all accidents and/or near misses immediately, assisting in root cause and preventative measures with leadership team
Drive workplace organization amongst team members, keep floor free of hazards
Active member of the Safety Committee
Prepares the production floor for daily production, executes machine changeovers and setups, ensures proper raw materials at point of use, assists in resource assignments, and operation of forklift as required.
Monitor team members workmanship to ensure conformity to defined manufacturing procedures and quality specifications
Ensure non-conforming material is clearly identified and segregated
Troubleshoot machinery with machine operators, maintenance, and Production Manager to minimize production downtime
Execute and perform production tasks as required to meet production targets which include but is not limited to; stapling, running machines, material handling, constructing displays, conducting cycle counts, labelling
Identify production efficiency impacts and opportunities across key manufacturing processes: mixing , bagging, stapling, overwrap, and carton processes.
Assist Production Manager in continuous improvement activities
Monitor, document, and report daily production output
Participate in daily shortage meetings to identify process, resource, and material bottlenecks to meet production targets.
Provide alternate productions plans as needed.
Regularly communicate with the production staff and leadership team regarding team performance to targets, safety bulletins, and potential manufacturing impacts
Assist the Production Manager with resource planning to efficiently meet the production schedule
Providing team members with clear directions and tasks throughout the scheduled shift to ensure production goals are achieved, including training new hires
Provide product expertise and process training to existing and new team members
Provide performance feedback on team members to Production Supervisor
Support daily kickoff meeting as required
Maintain a positive working relationship with all employees, encouraging and motivating team members to one common goal
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.