Production Lead - 1st shift

Stratasys•Hopkins, MN

3d•$24 - $25

About The Position

The Production Lead assists production leadership with the daily coordination of work activities and the development of production employees. The role leads an assigned product work cell and helps ensure safety, quality, policies, and procedures are followed and production schedules are achieved. The position is scheduled for the first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Production Lead helps coordinate employee training and onboarding, address production and teamwork issues, maintain tools and equipment, and work with cross-functional partners to resolve complex problems. The role also supports Lean Manufacturing activities, including Improve-It Idea leadership, and performs production work as needed to provide coverage or meet schedules.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 6 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
ERP system knowledge.
Computer skills to send and receive email and use ADP/HRMS, test operating systems, and other systems to communicate with supervisors and others at Stratasys.
Ability to read and understand work instructions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work well with others.

Nice To Haves

Experience in project management.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Monitor and document safety issues and preventative actions to ensure the production team follows safety procedures.
Ensure product quality requirements are met and production processes are followed.
Lead the production team in meeting daily and weekly production schedules.
Escalate production issues cross-functionally according to established processes.
Ensure transactions are completed accurately and troubleshoot issues as needed.
Ensure tools and equipment are maintained in proper working order.
Coordinate production team training and certification and maintain required documentation.
Work with production and cross-functional team members to resolve complex problems and issues.
Learn and participate in Lean Manufacturing activities, including leading Improve-It Ideas.
Lead onboarding of new production employees.
Execute production processes as needed to provide backup or meet the production schedule.
Resolve teamwork issues and work with the supervisor to address performance issues.
Lead and engage the production team in daily Tier 1 meetings and communicate issues to Tier 2 meetings.
Provide feedback and document employee performance and compliance with company policies.
Prepare proposed disciplinary action write-ups and performance appraisals for the supervisor.
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
Follow company safety policies and procedures and attend required company training.
Demonstrate commitment to Stratasys Behaviors by leading, acting, and modeling these values.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the department or manager.