1st Shift Production Lead: Lean, Safety & Training

Dover Corporation; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Corporation in Smithfield, NC, seeks a Safety Quality Assurance Associate to support training, product assembly, and lean manufacturing initiatives. You will help ensure daily production targets are met, follow standard work, and maintain quality and safety records.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be proficient in English. You will participate in training, perform inspections, and work overtime as needed to support production goals, while adhering to plant policies

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or 4 years of solid manufacturing/production experience.
• Experience planning, scheduling, and monitoring production.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret company documents, such as safety rules, operating/manufacturing instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Sustained above-average attendance record by not exceeding 5 points, or the allowed five call-ins per policy.
• Ability to work overtime to accommodate production/project needs.
• Must be willing to work assigned shift and overtime.
• Must be willing and able to comply with plant safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Ability to listen and take direction by supervisory staff.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs., stand, bend, and work in weather extremes.
• Must have full professional proficiency in English

Responsibilities

• Meet and maintain daily production rates and goals as established by the company.
• Evaluate and monitor efficient movement of production to meet area requirements.
• Schedule and monitor production following company instructions.
• Complete required cell activities and documentation for the assigned work cell.
• Follow processes dictated by standard work instructions.
• Address quality and safety concerns via the appropriate channel.
• Conduct inspections of own and other associates' work for correctness.
• Attend required training and train production staff.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and lean initiatives.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment (5S).
• Report production abnormalities and keep supervisor informed of cell activity.
• Demonstrate understanding of equipment functionality and troubleshoot within scope.
• Perform re-work and repair activities as needed and requested by supervisor.
• Assist in projects and objectives across departments.
• Maintain high ethical standards and cooperative teamwork.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Reading technical documents

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Dover Corporation in Smithfield, NC, seeks a Safety Quality Assurance Associate to support training, product assembly, and lean manufacturing initiatives. You will help ensure daily production targets are met, follow standard work, and maintain quality and safety records.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be proficient in English. You will participate in training, perform inspections, and work overtime as needed to support production goals, while adhering to plant policies