Production Lead

Job Responsibilities

Summary of Position

The position of Production Lead is considered an entry level position for those who have expressed an interest in and have displayed abilities to lead, supervise, and coordinate the activities of workers as assigned by the area(s) of responsibility to deliver value to internal and external customers.  This position always requires a high regard for safety in performing any tasks associated with working for Harris Products Group.

Key Deliverables

• Works safely and supports safety within their team across the organization.
• Executes daily production plan to have all necessary machines up and running to scheduled plan.
• Supports lean initiatives to facilitate team goals/metrics.
• Participates in team meetings and works on cost savings projects.

Key Accountability Metrics

It is very important as the lead to understand each of the metrics, how they impact the department and how you can assist with controlling them.

• Safety
  • 6S Audits
  • EHS Audits
  • DART (Days Away Restricted Time)
  • TRC (Total Recordable Cases)
• Quality
  • Yield Loss / Scrap %
• Productivity
  • Work Order Completion %
  • Effectivity
  • DOH (Days On Hand)
  • Breakdown Maintenance Rate

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Include the following and other duties may be assigned.

Works safely and supports safety within their team and across the organization

Lead Responsibilities - 50%

• Run equipment up to 50% of time or as needed
• Track daily time of production personnel
• Audit and maintain work instructions
• Make on the spot corrections of any unsafe acts
• Participate in employee evaluations
• Coach and develop team members
• Maintain training levels
• Support and enforce all Company policies and procedures
• Perform all responsibilities in a consistent, reliable and professional manner.
• Participates in interviews and provides input for selection and hiring
• Advises supervisor about counselling of employees that may lead to future disciplinary action
• Exercise strict confidentiality regarding personnel matters.
• Conducts oneself in a manner that sets a positive example for all employees and encourages teamwork.
• Establish and maintain sound communication with subordinates, peers and management.
• Assist and support employees in resolving work related issues.
• Ensure employees are fulfilling the needs of the department and are held accountable for their actions.
• Performs daily shift audits

 Troubleshooting  – 25%

• Assist in maintaining repair parts inventory & supplies

Administrative – 20%

• Communicates pertinent information to supervisor.
• Assists with daily data entry of production reports as demand warrants.
• Document and report all Accidents, Incidents and Near Misses. 
  • Properly fills out paperwork, takes pictures, assists with root cause analysis of the IINM.
• Responsible for helping correct discrepancies in 5s and EHS Audits

Safety Training, Team Meetings & Lean concepts – 5%

• Participates in safety training and always demonstrates a high regard for safety
• Learns and utilizes lean tools: 6s, visual factory concepts in maintaining order and cleanliness

Job Requirements

Education and/or Experience

Required -

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to understand manufacturing processes
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred-

• Experienced with SAP
• Experience with Lean tools
• Operate material handling equipment

Core Competencies required from Employees

Maintains a Customer Focus – Demonstrating exceptional service to both internal and external customers giving high priority to understanding and satisfying the customer.

Takes Ownership – Demonstrates a continuous drive to achieve superior results and takes responsibility for those results.

Is a Team Player – Has the ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve common goals. Recognizes situations in which team members need to work together to solve work tasks at hand.

Uses Sound Judgment / Integrity – Takes action that is well-reasoned, which represents the best interest of the business.

Achieves Quality Results – Executes on objectives to ensure the long- term success of the organization

Qualities and Skills

• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Responsibility & independence
• Able to multitask
• Goal-oriented
• Teamwork
• Excellent communication skills
• Assist with and potentially lead projects
• Attention to detail
• Shares expertise with others
• Respectful of others

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

Physical Demands: See Physical Demands Form