The Production Lead assists with the daily operations of the production department and helps meet facility goals for safety, quality, and on-time delivery between departments. The role drives daily department operations to meet production demand and maintains standardized operating methods. It facilitates communication between managers and employees, participates in implementing manufacturing processes, products, and technology, and coordinates delivery and disposal of chemicals and supplies. The Production Lead works to achieve zero-defect manufacturing and keep delinquencies at or below facility goals. The role may participate in hiring, training, appraising, and counseling employees, escalating issues to the next leadership level when appropriate. It supports safety initiatives, follows OSHA and other safety procedures, sets a positive example, and performs other duties assigned by management. The position also handles hazardous waste in accordance with applicable safety and environmental requirements, including relevant portions of CFR 40 and CFR 49. Duties include puncturing aerosol cans into approved hazardous-waste satellite containers, collecting satellite hazardous waste for transport to the 90-day accumulation center, and loading hazardous waste onto an approved treatment and storage carrier or truck. RCRA and Department of Transportation training is provided initially and annually. This safety-sensitive position works in a non-climate-controlled environment where the ambient temperature can occasionally exceed the outside air temperature. Physical requirements include bending at the waist and knees, standing for extended periods, and lifting up to 25 pounds when necessary.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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