Production Lead - Paint/Blast (PdC, WI)

SUMMARY
Assists Production Manager and/or Production Supervisor in their functional area while also completing direct
labor on shop packets (at least 50% of time). Under the direction of the Production Manager and/or Production
Supervisor plan, direct, and coordinate activities within assigned area to achieve stated production, quality, and
cost objectives. Actively promotes safety, employee involvement, continuous improvement, and cost reduction
activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Check finished products ensure quality, and the industry standards are met.
• Perform a variety indirect and direct labor activities.
• Assist with establishing production schedules.
• Ensure that work materials are present when needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of process and procedures.
• Performs direct labor activities in their functional area at least 50% of work time.
• Performs indirect labor activities in their functional area.
• Assists Production Manager or Production Supervisor in establishing work schedules and human resource
requirements necessary to meet changing production demands.
• Meet all production schedules with high quality products.
• Provides effective leadership and direction to all employees in their work group.
• Interacts with all areas of the company to assist in developing strategies that enhance overall safety,
profitability, quality, and productivity.
• Responsible for some input to employee hiring or disciplinary actions necessary.
• Ensures the fair, effective, and consistent administration of all company policies and programs within the
department, i.e., wages, benefits, safety, performance coaching, and recognition.
• Coordinates and directs work group meetings that encourage communication, continuous improvement,
and employee involvement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Relevant skills for functional area (e.g., assembly, welding, gateways, machining)
• Previous leadership experience in a manufacturing setting is desired.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Good general computer skills.
• Must have ability to flex into different functional areas and/or shifts as needed.

SUPERVISOR AND LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Shop manufacturing environment exposures include exposure to moving mechanical parts, machinery, tools and
equipment, vibration, fumes or airborne particles, motorized vehicles, welding and machining operations,
outside weather conditions and exposure to the risk of electric shock. The employee may occasionally be
exposed to varying levels of dirt, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, very warm and/or very chilly temperatures.
The noise level in the shop can be very loud at times consistent with an industrial assembly facility and may
require hearing protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.