Production Lead, 1st Shift

IPS Corporation•Hartsville, TN

42d•Onsite

About The Position

A person who works in a production facility and is responsible for overseeing a variety of manufacturing activities and quality assurance within their department.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to employees of the organization
Ability to add and subtract two digits numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Directly supervises 4 to 6employees in Production.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include training employees; assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Hazwoper 24 hour

Responsibilities

Start up and shut down all the production lines and compounding
Stage raw materials on the production and compounding areas
Review work-orders and ensure all raw materials and equipment are available
Ensure on-time production according to work-order schedule
Make sure that production and compounding are following the production schedule and meet or exceed daily production targets
Manage employees in production and compounding
Ensure process control by following quality standards
Performs quality assurance inspection on work-in-progress, and finished products to determine conformance with established specifications
Work closely with all personnel in a safe and respectful manner to achieve quality and production goals.
Ensure 5S standards in the production area
Lead associates in Total Productive Maintenance
Following all safety procedures
Perform other duties as assigned