Production Lead Job at EarthKind in Mooresville

POSITION IS LOCATED IN: Mooresville, NC COMPENSATION: $21 to $23/hr depending on experience BENEFITS: Competitive Salary, Discretionary Bonus, Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Vacation, 401K REPORTING: This role reports to the Production Manager JOB SUMMARY The Production Lead is an experienced manufacturing team member who exhibits professionalism in daily life. If all of this sounds like a job for you, then join us as we excel in our manufacturing process and improve our lives, and the planet. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Safety/Workplace Organization (15%) Ensure all safety and health standards are followed to keep the organization accident-free Conduct monthly safety and workplace organization 5S compliance audits Report all accidents and/or near misses immediately, assisting in root cause and preventative measures with leadership team Drive workplace organization amongst team members, keep floor free of hazards Active member of the Safety Committee Manufacturing Excellence (35%) Prepares the production floor for daily production, executes machine changeovers and setups, ensures proper raw materials at point of use, assists in resource assignments, and operation of forklift as required. Monitor team members workmanship to ensure conformity to defined manufacturing procedures and quality specifications Ensure non‑conforming material is clearly identified and segregated Troubleshoot machinery with machine operators, maintenance, and Production Manager to minimize production downtime Execute and perform production tasks as required to meet production targets which include but is not limited to; stapling, running machines, material handling, constructing displays, conducting cycle counts, labelling Identify production efficiency impacts and opportunities across key manufacturing processes: mixing, bagging, stapling, overwrap, and carton processes. Assist Production Manager in continuous improvement activities Monitor, document, and report daily production output Participate in daily shortage meetings to identify process, resource, and material bottlenecks to meet production targets. Provide alternate production plans as needed. Team Leadership (50%) Regularly communicate with the production staff and leadership team regarding team performance to targets, safety bulletins, and potential manufacturing impacts Assist the Production Manager with resource planning to efficiently meet the production schedule Providing team members with clear directions and tasks throughout the scheduled shift to ensure production goals are achieved, including training new hires Provide product expertise and process training to existing and new team members Provide performance feedback on team members to Production Supervisor Support daily kickoff meeting as required Maintain a positive working relationship with all employees, encouraging and motivating team members to one common goal Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Travel Rarely Work Environment Primarily works in a manufacturing environment. Occasionally you may be exposed to dust, odors, oils, cleaning solvents, lubricants, and noise if a walk through the manufacturing and warehouse environments is required. Bilingual Spanish / English required due to our diverse culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr