2nd Shift Production Lead (Manufacturing)

Aluminum Precision Products•Santa Ana, CA

About The Position

The Production Lead assists the Supervisor in directing assigned work activities at the manufacturing site. This is a working-lead role: the employee instructs, directs, and informs employees about work to be performed while continuing to perform their regular job functions and duties. The role supports production personnel, training, workplace safety, quality audits, and efficient, on-schedule production.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a production environment.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and exceptional follow-through.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including communication with customers, management, and employees.
Basic knowledge of interpreting charts and graphs.
Knowledge of production equipment and workflow processes.
Demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Ability to assist and lead others.
Ability to understand instructions and safety procedures.
Good attendance and no verbal or written warning within the past year.
Must be able to work in a drug-free workplace.
If the role involves access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR, must meet the stated U.S. citizenship, permanent-resident, refugee, or asylee criteria, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Responsibilities

Instruct and direct work activities of employees in assigned work areas.
Track work in progress and regularly communicate with co-workers, Leads, Supervisors, and Managers as needed.
Assist with training and work with the Supervisor to direct production personnel.
Maintain working knowledge of company policies and procedures, and comply with safety rules, company policies, and the code of conduct.
Assist with corrective-action activities when requested.
Assist with Customer, Internal, NADCAP, and AS 9100 audits as required.
Report equipment or facility defects to a Supervisor or Manager.
Promptly report accidents or injuries according to the company safety policy and take accountability for safety initiatives.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area and an acceptable attendance record.
Take ownership of the company's KPIs and Cultural Beliefs.
Continue performing regular job functions and duties as a working Lead.
Provide job cross-training when necessary and explain the use of tools, equipment, and production processes to new personnel.
Help ensure operating efficiencies are met and production remains on schedule.
Perform other duties as instructed by the department manager.

Benefits

On-the-job training and opportunities for advancement through a promote-within program.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage with a generous company contribution and low employee cost.
Life insurance, 100% company paid, covering the employee, spouse, and dependent children.
Generous vacation time.
9 paid holidays.
Holiday shutdown from Christmas through New Year's.
Sick time.
Annual bonus based on the company meeting key results.
401(k) with company matching up to 4%.
ESOP employee profit-sharing retirement plan, 100% company paid.
Tuition reimbursement.