Production Lead- Processing

Avient•Montrose, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Lead performs all duties in the assigned production area while directing and coordinating the activities of others. This is a hands-on role that includes direct labor, coordinating workflow, troubleshooting with operators, and leading by example. The Production Lead coordinates area activities when the Production Supervisor is absent and may cover for the supervisor as needed. The role is based in a manufacturing plant and reports to the Production Supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of plastics-industry cross-functional experience.
Three years of leadership experience managing direct reports.
Three years of problem-solving experience.
Three years of experience with mixing, blending, and extrusion in manufacturing.
Forklift operator's license.
Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel skills.
Ability to multitask.
Conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

Work with the Shift/Production Supervisor to prioritize team efforts, meet quality and shipment requirements, and maintain data integrity.
Monitor and update the production schedule and use it to prioritize the area's workload.
Ensure employees understand proper procedures for operating machinery used to mix or blend dry chemicals and extrude color, as well as procedures for raw material consumption.
Provide leadership and expertise in SAP procedures and processes.
Establish and document processing parameters and product characteristics to optimize productivity, maintain consistent product quality, and meet customer specifications.
Document completed work and contribute to maintaining and updating procedures, records, logs, documents, and manuals.
Complete required documentation at the end of each shift.
Serve as the production area's, product line's, or function's go-to person and liaison with management and support groups, providing operational feedback.
Communicate procedural changes and quality issues to the team.
Lead safe work practices, housekeeping, and environmental compliance; report exceptions when necessary and maintain housekeeping standards.
Lead troubleshooting activities and coordinate contact and follow-up with support groups such as Maintenance.
Coordinate raw material logistics with operators and Warehouse Associates.
Participate in training new employees and retraining associates in processes and methods as needed.
Provide input for annual employee reviews and disciplinary actions as needed.
Initiate work orders to keep production lines maintained and operating.
Support the company's vision, mission, and guiding principles.
Follow applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety rules and guidelines.
Cover for the Shift/Production Supervisor when absent, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.