Production Lead

Avient•Montrose, CO

12d•$27 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Lead performs the duties of the assigned production area while directing and coordinating the activities of others. This is a hands-on direct labor role that also helps coordinate workflow, troubleshoot with operators, and lead by example. The Production Lead coordinates area activities when the Production Supervisor is absent and may cover for the supervisor as needed. The role supports production priorities, quality and shipment targets, data integrity, safe work practices, environmental compliance, and consistent product quality. It also serves as a primary point of contact for the production area, product line, or function, communicating with management and support groups.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of cross-functional experience in the plastics industry.
Three years of manufacturing experience in colorant, chemical, mixing, blending, or extrusion operations.
Three years of leadership experience managing direct reports.
Three years of experience with problem-solving techniques.
Forklift license.
Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

Work with the Shift/Production Supervisor to prioritize team efforts and ensure quality, shipments, and data integrity requirements are met.
Monitor and update the production schedule and use it to prioritize workload in the work area.
Ensure employees understand proper procedures for operating machinery used to mix or blend dry chemicals or extrude color.
Ensure employees understand proper procedures for consuming raw materials.
Provide leadership and expertise in SAP procedures and processes.
Establish and document processing parameters and product characteristics to optimize productivity, maintain consistent product quality, and meet customer specifications.
Document completed work and help maintain and update procedures, records, logs, documents, and manuals.
Complete necessary documentation at the end of the shift.
Serve as the primary contact for the production area, product line, or function, liaising with management and support groups and providing operational feedback.
Communicate procedural changes and quality issues to the team.
Lead safe work practices, housekeeping, and environmental compliance, and report exceptions when necessary.
Maintain housekeeping standards.
Lead troubleshooting and facilitate contact and follow-up with support groups such as Maintenance.
Coordinate raw-material logistics with operators and Warehouse Associates.
Participate in training new employees and retraining associates in processes and methods as needed.
May provide input for annual employee reviews and disciplinary actions.
Initiate work orders to keep production lines maintained and operating.
Support the company’s vision, mission, and guiding principles.
Follow applicable Environmental, Health, and Safety rules and guidelines when performing procedures.
Cover for the Shift/Production Supervisor when absent, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.