Production Team Leader

Rite-Hite • Horn Lake, MS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you’ll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that’s always looking ahead. PURPOSE AND SCOPE Coordinates production scheduling and daily production activities to conform with the master schedule and inventory requirements. This is accomplished through effective planning, assigning, and directing of production resources within respective production line(s).

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and at least three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and utilize a tape measure.
• Ability to complete paperwork as required.
• Ability to read and understand prints in relation to part size and dimensions and specifications.
• Ability to utilize computer system needed to identify component location.
• Forklift license is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs production operations on a regular basis, as needed (approximately 40%).
• Serves as primary contact for employees with regards to resolving daily production issues.
• Serves as a liaison between the respective production area and the area supervisor.
• Helps ensure that product meets quality standards by monitoring compliance to print specifications.
• Responsible for ensuring continuous quality and efficiency improvement over time.
• Track and report quality and efficiency trends.
• Understands, supports and helps to enforce safe production practices and good housekeeping.
• Responsible for implementing and supporting the quality system and continuous improvement efforts.
• Identifies problems, collects data, improves processes, makes suggestions, monitors and measures improvements, communicates and coordinates the activities of manufacturing as needed to meet production goals.
• Assists Production Supervisor in identifying employee training needs.
• Coordinates and/or provides on-the-job training accordingly.
• Assists Production Supervisor by providing input regarding interviewing, hiring, performance appraisals, corrective action, and conflict resolution.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more
• 401(k)
• Company match
• Profit sharing
• Paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Personal/sick days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED