Production Lead (2nd Shift)

Job Designation

The Production Lead oversees the production area in a variety of complex mechanical and/or electromechanical assembly operations in accordance with company policy and safety procedures.  Ensures an effective and accurate production line that minimizes costs and aligns with the unit objectives. 

Job Core Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules and monitors the production cycle, following company instructions
• Determines staff requirements for production schedules, coordinates, monitors and trains all production staff
• Coordinates the efficient movement of production to meet area requirements 
• Applies process specifications governing the production of product within an assigned cell, records production time and quantity data at the cell 
• Performs complex precision assembly in accordance with written, visual and verbal instruction
• Conducts Inspections of own and /or other associates work to insure correctness in accordance with company and /or customer drawing
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary

Job Specifications

Education: A Secondary Certificate/High School Diploma or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations is preferred.

Certifications: Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field 

Years Experience: 3 years or more of relevant experience depending on the complexity level of the job

Skills:

• Experience in planning, scheduling and monitoring production cycles
• Capable of performing complex mechanical and/or electromechanical assembly operations
• Good organizational skills to lead activities of production cycle
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze and determine methods and procedures 
• Skilled problem-solver: Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent
• Able to read and interpret company documents, such as safety rules, operating/manufacturing instructions, policies and procedures