Production Lead - 2nd Shift

POSITION SUMMARY

The Production Lead is primarily responsible for ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are met. The production lead spends 90% of their time doing production work and 10% of their time on safety, quality & productivity in their department. The job is to provide encouragement, lead by example, be the initial go to person with questions the team may have, help team members as needed, be honest - take ownership of mistakes and learn from them, know, and always explain the why.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Assist in training of new associates in correct work methods, techniques, and safety procedures.
• Coach associates using methods consistent with the company's Core Values.
• Ensure new hires are properly trained to meet their 30, 60, 90-day review expectations.
• Assist the plant supervisor in preparing 30-60-90-day performance reviews on new associates.
• Document job performance issues and consult with the supervisor and plant manager in the development of improvement plans.
• Ensure that safety rules, policies, and practices are understood and followed in the work area.
• Lead by example.
• Ensure quality standards are followed and perform spot checks daily.
• Work effectively with the plant supervisor to ensure Safety Compliance, Quality, and Production Standards are met.

Technical

• Be able to fulfill the responsibilities of a production associate, to fill in or train as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints to produce parts in tolerance.
• Set daily production goals and encourage team members to hit them.

• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The duties of this job are regularly performed indoors, with occasional work done out of doors. The associate is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. In addition, the associate frequently uses bending and twisting motions as well as frequent arm and wrist movements. The associate frequently is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to dust, fumes, or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud; hearing protection and safety glasses are required when operating some machinery.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduate or equivalent, and three years of experience in a production environment. Basic math skills, blueprint reading, and direct experience in machine operation are required. Must be able to read and explain policies and procedures. Skills in team leadership, and decision-making are also required. Familiarity with the principles and application of lean manufacturing principles is desirable.

Anova provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Anova complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.