Shift Lead (3rd Shift)

Vytron•Neenah, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary duties of a successful Shift Leader are to take full ownership of inventory accuracy, properly plan for each job scheduled throughout the week, oversee quality control in accordance with company control plan standards, manage and review production direct labor, and ensure a safe work environment for all team members. A successful Shift Leader will work and coordinate activities of the employees on his/her shift to meet production targets. The Shift Leader must have a high level of work commitment, attention to detail and the ability to lead, learn and follow plans. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old
High School diploma or its equivalent, advanced education preferred
A minimum of 5 years of experience in plastic extrusion
Requires the ability to operate a computer, a variety of small hand tools, precision measuring devices, and standard office machines
Requires a working knowledge of accounting methods and cost control procedures
Basic reading, writing, math skills, and the reading of technical drawings
Ability to execute programs supporting improved procedures, processes and equipment to improve quality and maintain costs while increasing manufacturing output.
Ability to motivate and exchange information with co-workers, and work as part of a team
Proven success in maintaining and fostering effective working relationships, communicating with key support functions to improve operations, and ensuring effective support of the manufacturing process.
Reliance on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Successfully pass pre-employment drug screen
Successfully pass pre-employment physical health evaluation

Nice To Haves

advanced education preferred

Responsibilities

Use software to perform material and shop floor-related transactions
Oversee the usage of all raw materials used in production and ensure the accuracy of material type, weight, and location for materials pulled and returned.
On a daily basis, labor balances all direct labor at the end of the shift as part of the Work In Process (WIP) procedure of ERP system
Participate in the development of production plans and follow up to ensure that schedules are met
Contributes to and ensures implementation of continuous improvement activities
Assure compliance with quality standards throughout all production operations
Read technical drawings, reports, and work instructions
Train, coordinate, and motivate employees, providing feedback on job performance
Assure compliance with quality standards. Measure components and assemblies as needed
Consult with the Quality Control Manager regarding acceptance or rejection decisions on components and final assemblies
Instruct and monitor production employees’ work practices and conformance with procedures
Contribute to and ensure implementation of continuous improvement and cost-down activities
Perform performance evaluations on employees annually
Maintain a safe and clean work environment
Ensure continuation of operation in the absence of other Supervisors
Perform daily department walk-through with in coming shift leader to ensure proper shift-to-shift communication
Perform line operator duties as needed