Production Lead

l d mccauley LLC. • Orchard Park, NY

13d • $21 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

McGard LLC is seeking a highly talented and motivated Production Lead Assistant to join their dynamic team. McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 60 years, specializing in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components. Their commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned them a reputation as a global leader in their field. This role involves coordinating inspection, assembly, and packaging of parts, supporting the supervisor in ensuring work is performed according to instructions, and developing departmental metrics.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
• High school diploma or General education degree (GED).
• Previous lead, trainer, or supervisory experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to utilize computer systems to access production data, reports, work instructions, and other supporting documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates through subordinate personnel, inspecting, assembly, and packaging of parts
• Supports the Supervisor in ensuring that all subordinates’ work is performed in accordance with specific Work Instructions, Production Work Orders, and/or additional instructional manuals/reference documents.
• Responsible to ensure that all subordinates’ work is performed in accordance with specific Work Instructions, Production Work Orders, and/or additional instructional manuals/reference documents.
• Utilizes the computer to access/print supporting documentation and for production inquiries when required.
• Coordinates that non-conforming components are removed from department as needed.
• Helps enforce the use of personal protective equipment/safety procedures regarding co-workers’ daily operation.
• Assists in the training and educating of coworkers.
• Uses department email to communicate with other departments in accordance with department needs.
• Develop and monitors departmental metrics to ensure production and production efficiency.
• Responsible for addressing any quality issues that are generated in the AOR. Coordinates corrective action.
• Perform production duties as needed.
• Communicates production concerns, equipment issues, material shortages, and quality concerns to the appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Supports shift handoff activities by communicating production status, priorities, and unresolved issues to incoming personnel.
• Promotes a positive team environment through effective communication, leadership by example, and employee engagement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 10 company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• Discretionary, annual profit sharing.
• Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment.
• On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture that values employee well-being and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED