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