Production Lead - Compression Molding

Dover Corporation•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Production Lead is responsible for ensuring that safety protocols are followed, identifying and removing safety hazards, and ensuring product flows through the shop to meet customer demand. The role assists with scheduling, job assignments, process improvement, and supervision, excluding disciplinary procedures. The position works with the Production Supervisor and other lead people to manage staffing, coordinate employee training, monitor production status, and resolve issues with other departments. The schedule is Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with four hours of non-work paid per week. The work takes place in a normal machine shop environment with periodic noise and limited disagreeable factors. Frequent walking, standing, reaching, and bending are required; periodic lifting of moderate to heavy items may be required. Normal operations require eye protection, and additional safety equipment may be required. The position is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria in the applicable bonus plan.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred 8–10 years of shop experience, specifically as a machinist.
Ability to build knowledge and skills continuously and share expertise with others.
Ability to listen and seek clarification.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Strong organizational skills.
Objectivity and openness to others' views, including involving appropriate people in decision-making.
Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently.
Tactful and respectful conduct; accepts responsibility and follows through on commitments.
Accuracy and thoroughness, attention to quality, and monitoring one's own work.
Frequent walking, standing, reaching, and bending; periodic lifting of moderate to heavy items may be required.
Good hand-eye coordination.

Nice To Haves

Technical training in shop math, blueprint reading, and GDT.
Preferred 8–10 years of shop experience as a machinist.

Responsibilities

Participate in plant safety initiatives, report potentially unsafe conditions, and follow corporate and local policies.
Actively engage in lean manufacturing principles and techniques, including kaizen events, 5S activities, and continuous improvement in the work area.
Work with the Production Supervisor and other Lead People to manage and prioritize staffing assignments so customer demand and the production schedule are met.
Execute and coordinate employee training to ensure procedures are followed and quality requirements are met.
Report problems or concerns involving quality, processes, equipment, material, and labor to the Manufacturing Supervisor.
Provide daily job-status information to the Manufacturing Supervisor in preparation for the 10:00 a.m. production meeting.
Observe, create, maintain, coordinate, and complete standard work.
Update and monitor Production Status boards.
Attend and contribute to Tier board meetings.
Collaborate with departments including Safety, Quality, and Manufacturing Engineering to resolve issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.