Production Lead (1st Shift)

Sanders Industries Holdings•Long Beach, CA

16h•$25 - $30

About The Position

Rubbercraft is seeking a Production Lead – Extrusion to oversee daily production activities within an assigned department or value stream. This hands-on leadership role coordinates production schedules, supports employees, and ensures operational goals are achieved for safety, quality, productivity, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency. The role works closely with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Planning to meet production requirements, resolve manufacturing challenges, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment; the posting specifies a minimum of 3–5 years.
Experience with production scheduling, inventory control, and manufacturing processes.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to coordinate daily production activities and prioritize competing demands.
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices.
Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production workflows.
Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems and production reporting.
Knowledge of workplace safety requirements, including OSHA and EHS procedures.
Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, work safely near production equipment, perform production-related physical tasks as required, and wear required PPE.
Employment is contingent on meeting the ITAR definition of a U.S. person, as required by export control laws.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Manufacturing, or a related field.
Experience in a low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.
At least 3 years of experience in elastomeric extrusion manufacturing.
Previous experience in a production lead, team lead, or similar manufacturing leadership role.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Experience in elastomeric extrusion processes and related manufacturing equipment.
Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Promote Rubbercraft’s mission, vision, and values while fostering a positive, safe, and productive work environment.
Lead and coordinate daily production activities in the assigned department to meet safety, quality, productivity, and delivery objectives.
Provide hands-on guidance and support to production employees to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to procedures.
Monitor production schedules, staffing requirements, and equipment capacity to complete customer orders on time.
Work with Planning and Operations to prioritize orders, address scheduling challenges, and support delivery commitments.
Monitor department performance and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost.
Apply lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices to optimize processes and reduce waste.
Ensure employees follow work instructions, manufacturing procedures, and quality standards.
Coordinate with Engineering when manufacturing routers, processes, or work instructions need updates or clarification.
Support employee training, cross-training, and development to maintain operational flexibility and department coverage.
Ensure production equipment is properly maintained and operated safely, and report equipment requiring repair.
Promote workplace safety by following OSHA requirements, environmental health and safety procedures, and 6S practices.
Support production and inventory control to ensure efficient material utilization and workflow.
Collaborate with Quality and Engineering to identify and resolve production issues, nonconformances, and process inefficiencies.
Maintain accurate production records and communicate operational updates, challenges, and priorities to management.
Perform other duties as assigned.