Production Lead - 2nd Shift

Makers Pride•Kentwood, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Lead will oversee pre-op and/or tear down depending on the shift, coordinate line set-up, and review production issues, production schedule orders, and product specifications. This role works with other departments to prevent downtime and is responsible for training and directing 12-40 employees. The lead will also drive continuous improvement plant-wide, assign personnel to workstations, provide direction and training, and recommend corrective actions for non-compliance. Key responsibilities include ensuring specification compliance, maintaining accurate documentation for line operations (lot tracking, waste, quality checks, product usage, production, and standards), and performing basic math skills, data entry, and attention to detail. The position requires the ability to read and interpret various production and safety documents. Cross-training in all lead areas related to production and packaging is expected, along with working safely at all times, spending 95% of the shift on the floor, and working a flexible schedule. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Excellent communication skills and approachable.
Ability to communicate with supervisors and line workers.
Basic math skills.
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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual capability is a plus.
This position is expected to eventually cross train in all lead areas related to production and packaging.

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.
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.
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.
Must work safely at all times.
On the floor 95% of shift.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
Other duties as assigned.