Production Lead - Day Shift

Steffes•Dickinson, ND

About The Position

The Production Lead coordinates day-to-day production needs and scheduling, assigns work according to production schedules, monitors inventory, and communicates employee or production issues and potential shortages to the department supervisor. The role trains and mentors employees and team leads, audits work against standard work and training guides, responds to quality problems, and supports production, quality, safety, and continuous improvement objectives. The Production Lead ensures equipment is in safe operating condition and performs scheduled preventive maintenance, carries out and verifies quality inspections under the Steffes Quality Management System, and acts as Production Supervisor when that supervisor is absent. The position may also assist with hiring and perform other assigned duties. The role requires working Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It involves substantial walking and standing, work in tight spaces, lifting and carrying materials, climbing, and other physical tasks. The employee may work under internal or external environmental conditions and must be able to learn and remember processes, maintain focus, work independently, make timely workflow decisions, communicate with visitors, and complete tasks subject to productivity expectations. The Production Lead is expected to support customer service, EHS, quality, the Steffes Code of Conduct, and company policies and procedures. This includes reporting EHS concerns, completing work according to procedures, communicating professionally, delivering quality work, and maintaining punctual attendance.

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 to a significant degree and work in tight spaces, including areas less than 30 inches wide.
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; stoop, crouch, kneel, bend, and handle, feel, and grip objects.
Ability to perform tasks that may require lying on the floor to paint products correctly.
Visual acuity sufficient to inspect work before and after completion.
Ability to learn and remember tasks and processes, maintain focus, work independently, make timely workflow decisions, communicate with visitors, and complete work subject to speed or productivity quotas.
Ability to work in internal and external environmental conditions.

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 and audit employees, hold the team accountable to standard work and training guides, respond promptly to quality problems, and comply with 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.
Assist with the hiring process as needed.
Continually mentor and lead fellow employees and team leads.
Perform and ensure quality inspections in accordance with the Steffes Quality Management System.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere and communicate collaboratively with customers, suppliers, coworkers, and management.
Help the company meet its strategic, quality, and safety objectives.
Follow EHS training and procedures, report incidents or concerns, participate in job-specific training, and complete work according to standard work and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.