Position Summary
The LOC Team Lead is responsible for supporting daily production operations by providing guidance, training, and direction to production employees while ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery goals are achieved. This position serves as a working leader who performs production duties while assisting with workflow coordination, problem-solving, and employee development.
Shift: 5 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Set up and prepare the LOC coating line for production, ensuring equipment is operating properly and production requirements are met.
- Control and adjust conveyor line speeds to optimize production flow, coating quality, and throughput.
- Responsible for complete and accurate completion of all routers and production documentation
- Review production schedules and identify work that can be processed through the LOC line to maximize efficiency and machine utilization.
- Interpret travelers, routers, work instructions, and customer specifications to determine proper racking methods and processing requirements.
- Communicate job requirements and provide direction to production employees regarding racking techniques, masking requirements, and special processing instructions.
- Verify parts are properly racked to ensure product quality, coating coverage, and safe movement through the production process.
- Rack products onto moving conveyor lines using hooks, fixtures, clamps, wire, and other approved methods.
- Monitor work in process throughout production and make adjustments as necessary to maintain quality and productivity standards.
- Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate with supervisors, maintenance, and quality personnel to resolve concerns.
- Train and mentor employees on proper racking procedures, line operations, safety practices, and quality requirements.
- Ensure production documentation, travelers, and routers are accurately completed and maintained throughout the manufacturing process.
- Exemplify and embrace our BEST Values.
- All other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bi-lingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred but not required.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience required.
- Prior leadership, training, or mentoring experience preferred.
- Experience in coating, finishing, anodizing, powder coating, or related manufacturing processes preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret work instructions, routers, specifications, and production schedules.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and production software systems.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to bend, reach, twist, and perform repetitive motions.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to chemicals, dust, noise, and varying temperatures.
Why BEST:
- Growing company
- Competitive compensation plan with weekly pay
- Robust and reasonably affordable benefits package
- Generous paid time off plan with 9 company-paid holidays
- 401(k) matching with immediate 100% vesting on employer contributions
- $100 expense reimbursement for steel-toed shoes for safety
- 100% company-paid basic life, short and long-term disability, and AD&D insurance
- Opportunity for growth and professional development
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
