Production Lead - Day Shift

Steffes•Dickinson, ND

About The Position

The Production Lead coordinates daily production needs and scheduling, assigns and performs duties according to production schedules, and leads and mentors team leads and fellow employees. The role assists with training new employees, monitors inventory, responds to quality concerns, and communicates employee or production issues to the department supervisor in a timely manner. The Production Lead acts as Production Supervisor in their absence and may assist in the hiring process. The position supports safety, quality, continuous improvement, and LEAN practices; ensures equipment is safe and scheduled preventive maintenance is completed; and ensures quality inspections follow the Steffes Quality Management System. The role also supports the company's strategic, quality, safety, and EHS objectives while maintaining a collaborative, professional work atmosphere and following company policies, procedures, and core values.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of prior work experience in a related field.
Basic computer knowledge, including Windows, email, and internet.
Written and verbal communication, math, reading, and spelling skills, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
Ability to walk and stand for a significant portion of the work.
Ability to work in tight spaces, including areas less than 30 inches.
Ability to lift 70 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push or pull up to 100 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders and/or stairs.
Ability to stoop, crouch, kneel, bend, and handle, feel, and grip objects.
Visual acuity sufficient to inspect work before and after completion.
Ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely workflow decisions, communicate with visitors, and complete tasks in settings with speed or productivity quotas.
Must follow EHS training and procedures and report EHS incidents or concerns promptly.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with HVLP and/or electrostatic guns, pressure pots, and proportioners.

Responsibilities

Perform and assign daily duties to department staff according to production schedules.
Monitor inventory levels and promptly notify the department supervisor of shortages that could slow production.
Train employees, audit work, hold the team accountable to standard work and training guides, respond quickly to quality problems, and follow acceptance criteria.
Promote safety, quality, continuous improvement, and LEAN practices.
Ensure equipment is in safe operating condition and perform preventive maintenance as scheduled.
Act as Production Supervisor in the supervisor's absence.
May assist in the hiring process.
Continually mentor and lead fellow employees and team leads.
Perform and ensure quality inspections are conducted according to the Steffes Quality Management System.
Maintain a positive, collaborative work atmosphere in interactions with customers, suppliers, coworkers, and management.
Help the company meet its strategic, quality, and safety objectives.
Follow EHS training and procedures, report EHS incidents or concerns to a supervisor immediately, and contribute to the EHS program.
Participate in job-specific training and complete work according to standard work, processes, and procedures; notify a supervisor when work cannot be completed as required.
Demonstrate and support the Steffes Code of Conduct, policies, and procedures, including professional communication, quality work, punctuality, and promoting a positive image of the company and its products.
Perform other duties as assigned.