Production Lead

Durcon•Taylor, TX

About The Position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY: Ensure all employees follow proper Safety and PPE guidelines Demonstrate high levels of good housekeeping practices to promote a safe and clean work environment Direct, coordinate and ensure daily productions operations are executed per production schedule to achieve target goals Communicate production capacity and update supervisor as changes occur throughout the shift Recommend process improvements, safety initiatives and quality ideas to maximize productivity Monitor material flow and throughput of production and make necessary adjustments Modify and/or rotate production personnel schedules in response to varying needs and priorities as a result of operating changes Maintain a high level of quality through periodic product inspections Periodically inspect product and verify product meets specification conformance Provide guidance and direction to production personnel during Supervisors absence Monitor supply inventory and obtain supplies for shift operation Train employees on work process and procedures to achieve company safety, quality and productivity objectives Performs other duties of greater or lesser complexity as required by the position or assigned by supervisor KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1-3 years’ proven experience leading teams in a fast paced manufacturing environment Demonstrated ability to motivate teams and to achieve results Strong verbal and written communications skills Ability to multi-task and balance conflicting priorities Basic computer skills and familiarity with Word and Excel. Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team environment. Ability to achieve measurable goals and objectives in support of departmental, plant, and corporate objectives MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: High School Graduate or GED EXPERIENCE: 2+ years Leadership experience Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities qualifying PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to stand, stoop, bend, and reach overhead repetitively during 8 hour day. Lift minimum 50 lbs. frequently

Requirements

1-3 years’ proven experience leading teams in a fast paced manufacturing environment
Demonstrated ability to motivate teams and to achieve results
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Ability to multi-task and balance conflicting priorities
Basic computer skills and familiarity with Word and Excel.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team environment.
Ability to achieve measurable goals and objectives in support of departmental, plant, and corporate objectives
High School Graduate or GED
2+ years
Leadership experience
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities qualifying
Ability to stand, stoop, bend, and reach overhead repetitively during 8 hour day.
Lift minimum 50 lbs. frequently

Responsibilities

Ensure all employees follow proper Safety and PPE guidelines
Demonstrate high levels of good housekeeping practices to promote a safe and clean work environment
Direct, coordinate and ensure daily productions operations are executed per production schedule to achieve target goals
Communicate production capacity and update supervisor as changes occur throughout the shift
Recommend process improvements, safety initiatives and quality ideas to maximize productivity
Monitor material flow and throughput of production and make necessary adjustments
Modify and/or rotate production personnel schedules in response to varying needs and priorities as a result of operating changes
Maintain a high level of quality through periodic product inspections
Periodically inspect product and verify product meets specification conformance
Provide guidance and direction to production personnel during Supervisors absence
Monitor supply inventory and obtain supplies for shift operation
Train employees on work process and procedures to achieve company safety, quality and productivity objectives
Performs other duties of greater or lesser complexity as required by the position or assigned by supervisor