Production Lead

Fisher-Barton Inc.•Sun Prairie, WI

35d•Onsite

About The Position

If you want to continue working hands-on in a Production role but want the challenge of leading others in their work, the role of Fisher Barton Production Lead might be for you. Fisher Barton Production Leads work as production team members in one or more production area(s), and lead one or more production teams. Our Leads make safety a priority, have good verbal and written communication skills, strong time management skills, work well with other independently and in teams, are driven to set and meet goals, are comfortable leading others proactively through change, and convey professionalism, respect, and our Culture of Fairness at all times. Fisher Barton is constantly adding new technologies to improve productivity, quality, and safety. You will: Adhere to Fisher Barton Safety and Quality procedures and regulations and business code of ethics Work closely with others to assure compliance with the established Manufacturing Procedures Initiate and maintain ongoing and consistent communication with Plant leadership Work as a producing team member in at least one Production area Participate in and lead formal Continuous Improvement teams Train Production team members in the use of LEAN tools Manage Gemba data and lead Gemba walks driving communication and improvements Establish expectations of workmanship and monitor work in process to ensure quality and productivity requirements are being met Assist in identifying processes that are out of conformance, and investigate issues related to safety, quality, or other incidents and take appropriate action to eliminate Act as a technical and interpersonal resource for department employees Review processes and departmental layout to assure lowest production costs and highest shop labor efficiency Support the hiring process, providing input on hiring, and conducting new hire orientation training Lead employees: Assure work assignments are being completed effectively, assist employees to resolve production problems, maintain accurate time records, ensure all employees have current and necessary training, maintain an orderly and safe work environment Serve as a role model for operators in safety, quality, attendance, conduct, performance, efficiency, following policies, rules, and meeting expectations Help resolve employee problems and administer discipline within corporate guidelines Initiate and maintain ongoing and consistent communication with the Production Manager Employing strict 5S practices to maintain a clean working environment at all times The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities. Responsibilities and impact may crossover technical fields/functions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and 3 year experience working in manufacturing; or successful performance at the highest level of at least one Fisher Barton Production team
Basics of Project Management
Conflict Resolution
Directing Others
Motivating Others
Influencing Others
Managing and Measuring Work
Time Management
Basics of Microsoft Excel
Basics of Microsoft PowerPoint
Basic Math skills
Basic computer skills
Experience training Production team members

Nice To Haves

Lean/Six Sigma experience
Proficient in troubleshooting problems to rapidly obtain successful outcomes
Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Windows)
Familiarity with Epicor
Ability to work well with personnel from all levels in all functions of the organization

Responsibilities

Adhere to Fisher Barton Safety and Quality procedures and regulations and business code of ethics
Work closely with others to assure compliance with the established Manufacturing Procedures
Initiate and maintain ongoing and consistent communication with Plant leadership
Work as a producing team member in at least one Production area
Participate in and lead formal Continuous Improvement teams
Train Production team members in the use of LEAN tools
Manage Gemba data and lead Gemba walks driving communication and improvements
Establish expectations of workmanship and monitor work in process to ensure quality and productivity requirements are being met
Assist in identifying processes that are out of conformance, and investigate issues related to safety, quality, or other incidents and take appropriate action to eliminate
Act as a technical and interpersonal resource for department employees
Review processes and departmental layout to assure lowest production costs and highest shop labor efficiency
Support the hiring process, providing input on hiring, and conducting new hire orientation training
Lead employees: Assure work assignments are being completed effectively, assist employees to resolve production problems, maintain accurate time records, ensure all employees have current and necessary training, maintain an orderly and safe work environment
Serve as a role model for operators in safety, quality, attendance, conduct, performance, efficiency, following policies, rules, and meeting expectations
Help resolve employee problems and administer discipline within corporate guidelines
Initiate and maintain ongoing and consistent communication with the Production Manager
Employing strict 5S practices to maintain a clean working environment at all times