Production Leadman

NATIONAL WIRE GROUP•Conroe, TX

4d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The responsibilities of the production leadman is to ensure production workers are actively engaged to meet daily customer orders and production schedule. The production leadman is expected to provide effective training to the production workers and ensures safety and quality standards are maintained at all times. This position will actively work alongside their team; producing quality finished product by using a variety of machines, hand and power tools, fixtures, work instructions and test equipment to perform a series of operations to successfully produce wired mesh products meeting all standards and deliverables.

Requirements

High school diploma and 2 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications.
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Ability to work with others collaboratively.
Strong organizational skills.
Must be able to operate, or learn, a forklift and lifting devices for movement of parts.
Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
Must be able to communicate in English (both written and oral) as it relates to the job.
Must be adaptable to a changing work environment, competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
Regularly lift, carry, pull and push 50 lbs. Unassisted.
Regularly squat, stoop, bend at waist, turn at waist to complete function above. Occasional climbing.
Able to wear required PPE such as but not limited to: steel toe boots, gloves, safety glasses and hard-hat.

Responsibilities

Work with production supervisor and other team leads to manage and prioritize staffing assignments to ensure customer demand and the production schedule are met.
Execute and coordinate employee training to ensure that procedures are followed and meet all quality requirements.
Use basic problem solving skills to ensure stable operation of the production crew.
Report problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials and labor to Production Supervisor.
Work closely with support staff such as HSE Manager, Maintenance personnel, Production Supervisor and Warehouse to resolve issues.
Observe, maintain, coordinate and complete standard work.
Identify and support continuous improvement efforts with Production Supervisor.
Participate as an active member of the production team.
Follow documented policies and procedures as designated by the company’s QC Department.
Follow production instructions, processes and procedures.
Complete required documentation relating to production, maintenance, qc or hr requirements.
Maintains a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions. Within the scope of the job requirements, will be required to adhere and comply with state and federal law, the Company Quality Program and procedures, Company policies and Safety and Environmental Regulations.
May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor