Job Overview The Production Lead is responsible for overseeing all aspects of production related to their designated work area for the shift including goals/targets, quality, training, and data recording. Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates and sustain a safe work environment
• Adheres to and ensure employees are following all safety requirements
• Completes accident reports immediately after accident happens and notify the safety coordinator, production manager/supervisor, plant manager and HR
• Responsible for quality of work performed, inspect 1 st off parts to ensure quality
• Verify changes in designated area when needed
• Adhere to attendance policy
• Responds to production related issues, orders, and production demands
• Meets or exceeds production targets
• Conduct weekly shift meetings, when necessary, with employees to review safety and general notices
• Read and complete shift pass down reports, when needed
• Ensure all training requirements are met for employees
• Assist in performance evaluations when needed in a timely manner
• Provide continual feedback on both positive and negative performance.
• Responsible to building a strong team through motivation, coaching and mentoring
• Assist with projects as assigned by manager/supervisor

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years production experience, preferably most recent in a lead role
• High school diploma
• Knowledgeable with and/or able to learn key areas of responsibility
• Ability to train employees to perform job requirements
• Must be able to handle different situations that will arise including emergency situations
• Must be tactful in dealing with different personality types
• Forklift certified by Elkhart Plastics/Myers certified trainer
• CPR certified if required
• Possess adequate computer skills
• Good communication and organization skills
• Ability to read and write proficiently

Working Conditions Able to work in hot humid environment for extended periods of time. This job is in a typical manufacturing environment, to include:

• Ovens, torches, and rotating tools
• Forklifts and other moving machinery
• Loud work environment

Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 49 pounds.

The employee will be walking and standing the majority of the time as this position requires a continuous presence on the manufacturing floor. Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity