Production Leader - 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Summary & Essential Functions: In a leadership capacity provide the support necessary to coordinate the movement of work orders through the manufacturing value streams.

• Monitor employees’ daily quality, productivity and efficiency and provide assistance to improve overall performance.

Report on status of jobs.

• Interface with all other support functions on movement of work in and out of the value stream as well as quality and tooling issues.

• Advise Value Stream Manager of any problems meeting production goals.

• Assign necessary personnel to complete production requirements.

• Be responsible for and monitor the progress of the daily care and upkeep of equipment and tools used.

• Assist in the training of new employees and monitor new employees’ progress through the training process.

• Promote employee involvement in improvement programs and support of Company goals.

• Alert supervisor of needs to maintain required materials and supplies to complete assigned tasks.

• Represent and advocate for the Company by following and enforcing the documented Company policies.

• Act as the Value Stream Manager in the event he/she is absent for the day or on vacation etc.

• Work closely with operators to verify correct jobs are being worked.

• Review Daily Dispatch List for errors and accuracy against jobs in work.

• Ensure all material, blueprints, tools, NC programs, etc. are available to value stream at the start of each new job.

  Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Basic word processing and spreadsheet capability required.

• Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to read and understand specifications and interpret drawings.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

  Working conditions are: 100% manufacturing environment.

• Regularly required to work near moving mechanical parts.

• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and airborne particles.

• May be regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

• Noise level is usually loud.

• Stand - Frequently

• Walk - Frequently

• Sit - Frequently

• Squat or Kneel - Occasionally

• Bend - Occasionally

• Fine Manipulation - Frequently

• Reach Outward - Occasionally

• Reach Above Shoulder - Occasionally

  Required Experience/Education/Training/Certifications:

• H.S. Diploma required.

• Three to five years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

• Familiarity with MRP systems and production control is required.

  Skills & Qualifications

Required Experience/Education/Training/Certifications:

• H.S. Diploma required.

• Three to five years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

• Familiarity with MRP systems and production control is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

171 Stacey Road

Coxsackie, New York, 12051

United States