Manufacturing Production Lead Operator

Sun Fiber LLC; York (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun Fiber LLC in York, SC is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead the assigned production team, ensuring efficient and safe operations. You will train operators, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate cross-shift communication to maintain high performance.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, teamwork, and safety training such as OSHA 10. Forklift certification or ability to certify quickly is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience leading a team in a production setting preferred.
• Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team.
• OSHA 10 certification is a plus.
• Lock Out / Tag Out training desirable.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production team to ensure efficient, safe operations.
• Prepare the production floor and oversee process performance.
• Report and help troubleshoot production issues with supervisor.
• Coordinate shift communications and handoffs between shifts.
• Train operators and provide refresher guidance.
• Direct team on roles, breaks, and company rules.
• Strive to continuously improve production processes and products.
• Complete shift paperwork accurately.
• Maintain clean and safe working environment per regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Work in extreme temperatures

Stand for 12 hour shifts

Process switching

Hand-eye coordination

Teamwork orientation

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

OSHA 10 certification

Lock Out / Tag Out training

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

About this position

Description: In conjunction with the supervisor, leads the assigned production team to produce products efficiently and safely, and performs full range of duties that require understanding of production department, functions, policies and procedures.

Job Duties

• Helps to prepare the production floor, and leads the assigned production team in overall function and efficiency of the production processes and procedures.
• Reports production issues to immediate supervisor and assists with trouble shooting production issues.
• Working with supervisor to ensure production is working optimally and provides communication between shifts.
• Trains production operators; provides refresher training and/or constructive feedback.
• Directs team in work roles, break schedule, company rules, etc.
• Strives to continuously improve production processes and products(s).
• Properly complete of all shift paperwork.
• Maintain good housekeeping and comply with all safety and health regulations and policies.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor and/or Manager

Education / Training

• High School Diploma / GED
• Previous experience with a team lead role
• Take direction and work as part of a team
• General Safety Practices – OSHA 10 a plus
• Lock Out / Tag Out
• Fork lift certified or ability to certify in a short timespan

Travel Required

None

Department

Fiber Production

Skills / Qualifications

• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments
• Ability to stand for 12 hour shifts on concrete floors.
• Ability to move quickly from one process to the other
• Good hand/eye coordination for staple process
• High level of teamwork orientation
• Average to above average communication skills

Sun Fiber is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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