Lead, Production

ReturnPro; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and assembly company in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking a driven Production Lead to supervise a team in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and manufacturing experience, along with strong communication and time management skills. This full-time role involves leading production measures and fostering a safe and productive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing is advantageous.
• Knowledge of health and safety laws is required.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective teammate relations.
• Provide teammate coaching and development.
• Lead departmental performance measures.

Skills

Team orientation

Strong time management

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Education

High school qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Position: Lead, Production

ReturnPro is looking for a team oriented, driven, and energetic Production Lead. The Production Lead is responsible for assisting in supervising teammates in a logistics and assembly environment. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective teammate relations
• Provide teammate coaching and development
• Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas
• Lead departmental performance measures, including visual controls, and provide regular progress reports to the Facility Manager
• Lead department priorities
• Track absenteeism and timekeeping
• Follow standard work methods
• Be results-driven with strong time management
• Demonstrate great communication and critical-thinking skills
• Practice safe work habits to ensure production is efficient and safe
• Identify cost and time-saving measures to increase production on the line

Qualifications

• A high school qualification or equivalent
• Experience in manufacturing is advantageous
• Knowledge of health and safety laws
• Excellent knowledge of equipment used in the manufacturing process
• Frequent walking, bending, using hands, and reaching with hands and arms
• Possible weekend work and overtime required (including potential overnight shifts)
• Ability to frequently and repetitively lift, push, and carry up to 35 lbs
• Ability to frequently and repetitively lift and carry 20 lbs up and down stairs
• Ability to frequently and repetitively bend, lift and reach to install parts of varying size and weight overhead
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and task completion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Demonstrated initiative
• Ability to think creatively and problem solve when faced with new challenges
• Aligned with ReturnPro's core values: collaboration, adaptability, and innovation; fostering sustainable, people-centric solutions
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and deliver quality work efficiently
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to succeed in a team environment

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet