Production Lead - 1st Shift

Activar Incorporated•Eden Prairie, MN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for supporting management within the area assigned. The Production Lead directs and assists production workers in accurately and efficiently completing orders to established procedures and quality standards. Although the Production Lead provides work direction of others in the cell(s), this is an individual contributor role where most of the day is spent performing duties directly.

Requirements

Highly effective oral and written communications skills.
Proven ability to influence people and teams to achieve successful results.
Exhibits high credibility and trustworthiness to co-workers, customers and to the company.
Consistent decision making with an ability to define, improve, and organize people around process.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
Tenacity in overcoming obstacles while maintaining productive and positive working relationships.
Strong project management, analytical, and problem solving skills.
Ability to execute in a rapidly changing fast paced environment that requires strong team work.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the capacity to learn new systems.
Proficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
Skill in performing accurate arithmetic functions involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; using decimals, percentages, fractions, and ratios.
Complete blueprint reading/understanding with specific knowledge regarding material properties.
Full understanding of all tools, gages, and other equipment used to inspect production parts.
May be expected to arrive early or stay late to ensure daily requirements are met.
2 plus years of experience in a relevant manufacturing setting.
Equivalent of high school diploma or G.E.D. certification.

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience.
Fluent in multiple languages.

Responsibilities

Operates machines and provides work direction to ensure the highest quality of production is achieved.
Reviews production schedule and adjusts capacities to meet production order requirements.
Interprets, analyzes, and in some cases develops reports for quality, productivity, efficiency, and/or inventory.
May provide input towards hiring decisions and performance management.
Helps provide training and safety awareness of others workers in the area.
Ensures the safe operation of equipment.
Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
Communicates with management in a timely manner regarding any order or personnel issues.
Maintains full working knowledge of all processes.
Ensures a clean and organized work environment.
Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner in accordance with company guidelines.
Other duties as assigned.