Production Lead

Located in Burlington, WA

Salary: $23.00-$26.00

Manufacturing Production Lead
Night shift-Pitman schedule; Night shift (which M-F 10pm to 6am) before transitioning to a 12 hour pitman schedule (6pm - 6am)

Contract to hire

Pay: $23.00-26.00 DOE

Job Description

As a Production Lead Hand, you will operate your assigned section of the production line to ensure the safe and efficient production. This includes supervising a small team of operators, placement and testing of electrical components, cleaning of finished products, and/or loading of raw materials into machines. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Ensure all operations staff are following and executing all operations and equipment safely.   
• Escalate any safety concern to your Shift Supervisor immediately upon observation.   
• Oversee and provide constant training and technical assistance to all operation staff ensuring they are following all work instructions and best practices.   
• Report any defective/non-conforming product or behavior to your Shift Supervisor immediately upon observation.   
• Perform quality control as required by the work instructions and as instructed by the production and quality leaders and staff.   
• Ensure traceability of the product and its components through proper use of the Data Collection System, ensuring that the system is always active and functional.   
• Check and ensure the minimum stock of raw materials in production necessary to fulfill the production schedule, refilling and ordering as required.   
• Solve “first level of maintenance issues " on production equipment in collaboration with the Maintenance Technician and following all procedures.   
• Work with the Maintenance Technician to resolve maintenance problems at a higher level.   
• Meet with the Lead Hands and Shift Supervisors of the previous and subsequent shifts, transferring information about problems and solutions implemented during their shift.   
• Inform the Shift Supervisor about issues regarding production, quality, process and/or organization of personnel or resources immediately upon observation.   
• Propose to the Shift Supervisor improvements to all procedures and processes.   
• Substitute for any operation staff in any area during breaks and/or absences   
• Work overtime as required.   
• Minimize the risk of accidents and quality issues.   
• Maximize the technical knowledge and the engagement of the operations staff, the uptime of the equipment and the quality of the finished product.   
• Maximize the traceability of the product.   
• Achieve the production goals and improvements outlined by the Shift Supervisor   
• Build the spirit of cooperation.   
• Complete other tasks as directed and required.   

Skills  

• Hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and ability to distinguish between colors.   
• Basic computer skills   
• Problem-solving skills    

Qualities  

• Commitment to continuous learning   
• Ability to work flexible and/or rotating shifts.   
• Team and customer oriented   
• Attention to detail.   
   

Education and/or Experience  

• High School diploma or equivalent   
• Previous manufacturing/production experience required. (preferably 2+ years)
• Production supervisory experience preferred. 

Compensation and Benefits when Hired On

• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)  
• 401(k) Retirement Plan  
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans 
• Health Savings Account option  
• Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance Plans 
• Employee Assistance Program  
• Tuition Reimbursement Program  
• Employee Recognition Programs 

 

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