Lead 1 - Production - 3091

MacLean Power Systems; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MacLean Power Systems is seeking a Production Lead to oversee the set-up, operation and maintenance of designated machinery in the Stockton facility. You will ensure accurate production records, communicate across shifts, and support other teams in meeting quality and output targets.

The role requires leadership, attention to safety, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in processes and efficiencies.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of production/operations experience.
• Experience driving powered industrial equipment.
• Ability to lead, coach and mentor a team.
• Ability to interpret work instructions and follow policies.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting with quality issue resolution.
• Operate machinery in designated department when needed.
• Maintain accurate production records.
• Communicate across shifts and between teams.
• Drive process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure department output meets expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Safety awareness

Powered equipment

Tools

Powered industrial equipment

Job description

Lead 1 - Production - 3091

Job Duties

• Perform moderately complex tasks related to set-up, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, including resolving technical and quality issues
• Assist in operating machinery in designated department when needed
• Ensure all necessary production records are completed fully and accurately
• Assist in maintaining communication between shifts
• Communicate with other teams and support departments and serve as liaison between team and plant management
• Assist with data collection and reporting
• Ensure all work stations stay full of components for building processes
• Reassign team members due to absences or production needs
• Inspect materials, final products and machinery for defects
• Implement process improvement initiatives as needed
• Ensure that department output meets organizational expectation
• Guide the manufacturing/operations team in interpreting existing processes and policies and assist in the development of efficiencies or process improvements
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• Perform work under minimal supervision
• Handle complex issues and problems and refer only the most complex issues to higher-level staff
• Possess comprehensive working knowledge of subject matter
• 4 to 6 years of experience, including experience driving powered industrial equipment
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group
• Powered industrial equipment certification preferred

Competencies/ Skills

• Ability to interpret work instructions
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate mathematical skills
• Intermediate use of required gaging instruments and the application of such instruments
• Manual dexterity
• Leadership skills
• Ability to foster teamwork
• Good interpersonal skills

Pay range: $25 - $30 DOE