Duties and Responsibilities:


* Assist production supervisor with leadership & supervision of production personnel.
* Assist production supervisor with manning management.
* Assist production supervisor with the coaching and training of production operators
* Assist with daily production needs including SAPI reviewing and batch completion
* Assist production supervisor in developing employees in our 5S, TPM and Standard Start programs
* Liaison with scheduling department and personnel.
* Schedule and assign daily job duties.
* Initiate and track material downtime and scrap concerns.
* Enforce all safety rules and regulations.
* Be responsible to the employee accountability program.
* Production record keeping and documentation.
* Work with supervisors, managers, and safety coordinator on problems and projects brought up in tier meetings
* Assist with training production operators.
* Troubleshoot and monitor equipment.
* Perform preventive maintenance on equipment.
* Participate in COS activities, including SQDC board walks and board maintenance, 5S, and Kaizen events.
* Be the shift Tier 1 board owner
* Other duties as assigned.


Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:


* SAP
* SAPI/RFGen
* Certified trainers in LOTO, Confined Space, Forklift, and Hoist programs
* Knowledge of processing specifications and quality standards for products.
* Knowledge of safety aspects of all equipment as well as the plant's general safety policies
* Understanding the impact of sending incorrect/defective product.
* Continuous training towards certifications in all production operator areas; Process, Saws, and Robots
* Knowledge of SOP process
* Knowledge of JSA process
* Knowledge of Coaching Tools & associated Leadership training
* Knowledge of basics on COS framework
* Knowledge and management of TPM, 5S and Standard Start programs for respective area of responsibility
* Knowledge of environmental aspects; Recycle, Reuse, Reduce practices


Competencies:


* Teamwork


* Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions.
* Managing Change


* Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions.
* Continuous Improvement


* Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role.
* Customer Focus


* Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer's needs top of mind.
* Continuous Learning


* Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback.
* Drive for Results


* Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy. Has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken.


Education and Experience:


* High School Diploma or GED equivalent
* 5 years of experience in manufacturing; or 2-year degree and 3 years of experience; or other comparable combination of experience and education.in industrial manufacturing environment


Equipment Used:


* Forklifts, laminator, gang saws, robotic equipment, cross-cut saw, packaging equipment (Lantek and MSK).
* Office equipment (computer, phone, kiosk)
* Computer systems (CMMS, SAP, MS programs)


Working Conditions:


* Activities occur inside an insulation manufacturing facility. Job includes but are not limited to exposure to the following.


* Temperatures exposed to both Ambient/outside temperatures.
* Nuisance dust, use of chemicals, working with mechanical parts, pinch points
* Noise of industrial machinery
* Typically 40 hour per week with overtime as required
* Days/shift vary based on facility need
* Fast paced 24/7 operation


Travel Requirement


* Overnight travel up to 10%, this will include travel to other facilities and to trainings


Physical Requirements:


NEVER


OCCASIONALLY


FREQUENTLY


CONTINUOUSLY


(0-30%)


(31-60%)


(61-100%)


LIFTING OR CARRYING


• 1-10 LBS


• 11-20 LBS


• 21-40 LBS


• 41-50 LBS


• 51 OR MORE LBS


PUSHING OR PULLING:


• 1-40 LBS


• 41-50 LBS


• 51 OR MORE LBS


BENDING OR STOOPING


REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL


DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES


OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS


CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.)


WALKING


HEIGHTS (BOOM LIFTS, ROOFS, ETC.)


STANDING


SITTING


WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES


REPETATIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: (WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS)


VISION - Clarification needed


HEARING - Clarification needed


DEXTERITY - Clarification needed


HAND EYE COORDINATION


Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:


* Safety glasses, composite toe shoes, dust mask occasionally, safety gloves, face shields, welding helmet, hearing protection


Job Summary


The Production Lead assists the Production supervisor in the leadership of department personnel; planning, coordination, overseeing production operations; and performing administrative duties. The Production Lead is also responsible for upkeep and accuracy of our 5S, TPM and Standard Start programs.


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