Production Team Lead

Seal & Design•Clarence, NY

22h

About The Position

The Production Team Lead leads, manages, and holds the team accountable for meeting or exceeding production expectations. The role monitors efficiency and productivity, provides training and hands-on equipment troubleshooting, and communicates production schedules during shift changes and by email. The lead drives team performance using KPI boards covering Safety, Quality, Efficiency, and 5S, daily accountability meetings, and lead schedules for assigning work. The position supports continuous improvement to increase efficiency and reduce operating costs, sets up jobs according to departmental priorities, and works to minimize job write-offs related to material usage and equipment performance. It ensures required materials are staged at machines before fabrication and that material handling, bin status, and returns are accurate. The lead performs first-piece inspections as needed and oversees die maintenance, storage, and movement. As an on-floor resource, the lead provides guidance across functional areas and coordinates with Maintenance, Quality, and Scheduling to address production issues, plan for downtime, and support on-time delivery. The role resolves job-related issues in the paperless environment, maintains employee training and required audits, collaborates with leadership to align priorities, and enforces safety policies while identifying hazards and supporting corrective actions. Pay range: $25–$28 per hour.

Requirements

Associate's degree (AA) in a technical discipline and 1–2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency working in a computer-supported environment with business software and Microsoft Office.
Basic math and measurement proficiency.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage priorities and workflow and to multitask.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and hold the production team accountable for meeting or exceeding expectations.
Monitor efficiency and productivity.
Provide training and hands-on troubleshooting assistance with equipment.
Communicate the daily production schedule during shift changes and by email.
Drive team performance through KPI boards covering Safety, Quality, Efficiency, and 5S; daily accountability meetings; and work assignments through lead schedules.
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce operational costs.
Set up jobs according to departmental priorities to maximize efficiency and product quality.
Minimize job write-off issues related to material usage and equipment performance.
Ensure materials are staged and available at machines before fabrication, and maintain accurate material handling processes, including bin status and returns.
Perform first-piece quality inspections for new fabrication runs as needed.
Oversee die maintenance, storage, and movement.
Provide on-floor guidance, support, and direction across functional areas.
Coordinate with Maintenance, Quality, and Scheduling to resolve production issues, support downtime planning, and ensure on-time delivery.
Resolve job-related issues within the paperless environment.
Ensure employee training is current and required 5S, safety, and QC layered audits are completed.
Participate in meetings and collaborate with leadership to align priorities and drive accountability.
Enforce safety policies, proactively identify hazards, and partner with leadership on corrective actions.