Production Lead

Pewaukee, WI

2nd shift

$23.65/hr - Direct hire

Job Description:

All employees at our company work to satisfy the customer. Each department has expected core responsibilities, but these responsibilities do not define us. Rather, they provide a starting point where we work to satisfy the customer and continuously improve ourselves, others, and the organization.

• Understand safety requirements and apply them to training associates, procedures/processes, and daily management of associates
• Understand quality requirements and apply them to training associates, procedures/processes, and daily management of associates
• Understand run-rate requirements and work to ensure that training of associates, procedures/processes, and daily management of associates align with the stated rates.
• Be the main point of contact for assigned production area and proactively work with Mfg Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, Procurement, etc., to satisfy stated run-rates
• Help create and maintain processes to identify and drive improvement activities in all areas (Mfg, Maintenance, Quality, Procurement, etc.)
• Train (and maintain) associates under your responsibility and maintain the training logs and any associated documentation
• Be part of the build process when necessary
• Check schedule daily, understand a minimum of the 5-day demand (may be longer for different areas), and plan accordingly (human resources, inventory levels, etc.)
• Understand and maintain stated productivity levels (labor hours required for the desired rate) and react accordingly
• Ensure that all associates clock in and –out of jobs correctly
• Support GEMBA walks
• Perform weekly 5S audits and associated actions
• Elevate issues that are not being addressed
• Consistent and timely use of accountability tools

Education and/or Experience:

• Mechanical aptitude
• Manufacturing knowledge: Clear understanding and application of LEAN; a clear understanding of VSM
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Some assembly experience required
• Has sufficient technical knowledge to manage (set-up, adjust if required, troubleshoot before calling for support) stand-alone pieces of equipment
• High School degree or GED preferred