Production Leader - 1st Shift (2 openings)

Mack Molding•Cavendish, VT

10d•$22 - $29

About The Position

The Production Leader coordinates employees and material movement to meet the production schedule for the assigned shift. The role maintains effective communication between departments and shifts, provides on-the-job training, supports quality and ISO compliance, and assists with inventory accuracy, administrative tasks, reporting, and supervisory coverage. The Production Leader also helps develop employee goals, contributes input to performance evaluations, and assists employees with tasks and breaks. The role coordinates production-floor activities, including staffing assignments, product flow, workstation and fixture setup, tool availability, and execution of the production plan. It operates equipment used in the area of responsibility and guides operators in following work instructions, paperwork, policies, and procedures. The Production Leader collects quality data, uses quality tools, works with auditors and engineers, and participates in problem solving. The position supports plant health and safety programs by following safety requirements, identifying risks, ensuring PPE use, coordinating responses to issues, supporting return-to-work efforts, and ensuring accidents, injuries, and near misses are promptly reported. It fosters teamwork and communication, supports employees through change, helps address employee concerns, and provides facts and input to management. The role requires flexibility, good attendance, continued learning, and availability for overtime. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

One-year certificate from a college or technical school.
Previous similar experience.
Previous experience or demonstrated proficiency in assembly or similar manufacturing work.
Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
Effective and supportive communication skills.
Self-motivated, with the ability to train and motivate others.
Able to meet minimum physical and mental requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Coordinate employee activities and material movement to meet the shift production schedule.
Maintain effective communication and information flow between departments and shifts.
Provide on-the-job training and specific instruction to employees as needed.
Read and follow work instructions and safety procedures; complete required forms and reports.
Work with key personnel to ensure compliance with quality standards and ISO procedures.
Assist with accurate inventory, administrative tasks, and timely reporting.
Provide backup to the supervisor as needed.
Assist with employee goal development and provide input on performance evaluations.
Assist employees with tasks and breaks as needed.
Operate equipment required in the area of responsibility.
Guide operators in following policies, procedures, work instructions, and required paperwork.
Collect quality data, use quality tools and methods, coordinate with auditors and engineers, and participate in problem solving.
Coordinate production-floor staffing, product flow, fixture and workstation setup, tool availability, and execution of the production plan; identify production variances.
Follow safety requirements, identify risks, ensure PPE use, support safety initiatives, help coordinate solutions, assist with accident reports, and ensure incidents are reported promptly.
Foster communication, teamwork, and relationships among employees, shifts, departments, and organizational partners.
Motivate, coach, and support employees through change and company initiatives; direct employee concerns to appropriate resources or management.
Assist with area, workstation, and workbench setup and help identify efficient and effective methods.
Recognize and escalate employee issues to the supervisor or manager according to their severity.
Participate in decision-making by gathering and presenting facts.
Maintain good attendance, flexibility, adaptability, and a safe, professional, cooperative manner; continually learn and apply new skills.
Follow company policies and procedures and ensure employees do the same.
Be available for overtime.
Perform other duties as assigned.