Production Lead - 3rd Shift

Maker's Pride Talent Acquisition Team•Kentwood, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Team Lead will oversee pre-op and/or tear down depending on shift. Coordinate lines set-up. Reviews production issues, production schedule orders and product specifications. Works with other departments to prevent downtime. Demonstrated leadership abilities and will be responsible for training and directing 12-40 employees Leads continuous improvement plant wide. Assigns personnel to work stations and gives direction. Provides associate training as needed. Recommends corrective actions for non-compliance to supervisor. Has excellent communication skills and is very approachable. Ability to communicate with supervisors and line workers. Responsible for specification compliance. Responsible for documentation and legible record keeping for line, including, but not limited to, lot tracking, waste, quality checks, product usage, production and standards. Basic math skills, the ability to enter data into computer programs, and attention to detail. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and production reports such as product usage, packaging, lot tracking, labor tracking, waste control, daily worksheets, and any forms deemed necessary by the Production Manager and Production Supervisor. This position is expected to eventually cross train in all lead areas related to production and packaging. Must work safely at all times. On the floor 95% of shift. Must be able to work a flexible schedule. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership abilities
excellent communication skills
very approachable
Basic math skills
the ability to enter data into computer programs
attention to detail
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and production reports such as product usage, packaging, lot tracking, labor tracking, waste control, daily worksheets, and any forms deemed necessary by the Production Manager and Production Supervisor
Must work safely at all times
Must be able to work a flexible schedule
English Language Proficiency
Must be able to read, write, and speak English clearly to understand work instructions, safety guidelines, document issues, and communicate effectively with team members and leadership
Ability to read, speak, and write in English
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision yet be flexible and have the ability to work in a team environment
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Nice To Haves

Bilingual capability is a plus.

Responsibilities

oversee pre-op and/or tear down depending on shift
Coordinate lines set-up
Reviews production issues, production schedule orders and product specifications
Works with other departments to prevent downtime
training and directing 12-40 employees
Leads continuous improvement plant wide
Assigns personnel to work stations and gives direction
Provides associate training as needed
Recommends corrective actions for non-compliance to supervisor
Responsible for specification compliance
Responsible for documentation and legible record keeping for line, including, but not limited to, lot tracking, waste, quality checks, product usage, production and standards