The Production Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day production, providing shift supervision, training, task assignment and assist with personnel staffing of production employees on the same shift.
Essential Job Duties
Shift Leadership:
Responsible for scheduled work through the production floor and company goals and metrics
Confer with supervisor at the beginning of the shift to schedule shift workflow, ascertain production expectations, and ‘hot jobs’ ensuring shift production expectations are met
Assign the work and set priority for people in daily communication meeting
Answer questions throughout shift on workflow, provide best manufacturing practices and solicit input on production processes from techs
Resolve problems throughout the shift alerting supervisor to issues, and recommending resolutions for the future
Use Lean Manufacturing techniques to set up cells for efficient production as needed
Support staff and enforce operating policies and SOP’s
Incorporate the “5S’s” and Lean Manufacturing Systems into their area.
Cross shift communication
Coordinate management objectives with the work floor to meet company goals by communicating company policies, expectations and changes. Be a champion to employees on company processes and expectations
Lead continuous improvement initiatives with their cells
Maintain visual management boards within their cells
Filling in production roles within their cells when needed (if certified)
Training:
Acclimate new employees to area and assure they are aware of safety procedures, documentation process and general performance expectations
Help with training employees on processes within area. Provide consistent expectations and procedural training.
Evaluate employees on training progress, retrain as necessary, and certify employee when appropriate.
Ensure that all staff are properly trained according to ISO standards and all training forms are completed and filed in a timely basis by working with the Training Coordinator
Additional Job Expectations
Read, Follow and sign route sheets and assembly instructions
Learn, demonstrate, and retain critical process information
Follow daily work schedules
Record data in various company systems
Move work orders in ERP system
Have a passion for continuous improvement
Have and develop strong knowledge of lean principals and processes
Take responsibility for personal job performance
Communicate clearly in English both written and verbally.
Direct and lead the work of others in a clear, concise and professional manner.
Successfully complete on-the-job training and pass written and or demonstrated tests
Adherence to employee rules and regulations leading by example in the areas of integrity, punctuality, attendance and reliability
Strong analytical and investigative skills, mature judgment. Must be a problem solver and a decision maker
Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as needed to support business needs
Understand All Flex’s Quality Policy, and implements it in all processes
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
Education
Experience and/or Training
Experience using various manufacturing equipment
Working knowledge of a manufacturing and production company, experience with the printed circuit industry is preferred
General knowledge of all production processes in area
Technology/Equipment
Requires computer skills to include Excel and Word, and knowledge of company ERP system
Government Contractor Compliance Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.
We offer a competitive hourly rate in the $23 to $30 range, based on experience and qualifications, along with annual bonus and profit-sharing opportunities tied to performance.
Beyond pay, our market-leading benefits are designed to support your wellbeing. These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. We also provide a health savings account with company match, a retirement plan with employer contributions through Vanguard, and access to the Granite Assistance Fund for support when it’s needed most. We value time for rest and personal growth, offering generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays.
All Flex Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
This position requires the use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
