Lead, Paste Ink Production & Team Coaching

Sun Chemical; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-competitive benefits

Job summary

Sun Chemical in Richmond, VA is seeking a Production Lead to oversee paste ink manufacturing operations. You will foster a safe, efficient production environment, develop teams, and optimize processes to consistently meet business expectations.

The role requires hands-on leadership and the ability to manage daily production goals, schedules, and documentation while ensuring quality and compliance across the line.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Experience coordinating production workflows and meeting daily goals.

Responsibilities

• Review daily & weekly production schedules with MRPs and Site manager.
• Direct the work of the production workforce to meet deadlines.
• Operate production equipment safely and proficiently (e.g., three roll mills, mixers, forklift).
• Ensure production documentation is complete and accurate.
• Perform SAP-related production functions and navigate other databases as required.
• Oversee daily housekeeping and 5S in the production department.
• Support safety initiatives and OTIF performance with site management.
• Contribute to employee evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary actions as needed.

Skills

Leadership

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

MRP

Job description

Sun Chemical in Richmond, VA is seeking a Production Lead to oversee paste ink manufacturing operations. You will foster a safe, efficient production environment, develop teams, and optimize processes to consistently meet business expectations.

The role requires hands-on leadership and the ability to manage daily production goals, schedules, and documentation while ensuring quality and compliance across the line.