Production Area Leader

Torrey Holistics; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics is seeking a Production Area Leader to direct workflow in the production area on the assigned shift, manage employees, and coordinate with support groups to keep the line running safely and on schedule.

You will run pre-shift meetings, report production status, escalate issues, and lead lean manufacturing initiatives to improve methods and equipment, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and managerial skills; ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Proficient in computer operations.
• Able to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, diagrams, and business documents.
• Able to present information and respond to questions from various groups.
• Able to apply advanced math concepts as needed.
• Able to define problems, gather data, and draw sound conclusions.
• Able to stay positive under pressure.
• Meets physical requirements.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct production employees and team leaders on the assigned shift.
• Run efficient pre-shift meetings and team communications.
• Escalate issues following the plant's procedures.
• Maintain safety, quality, and productivity in the area.
• Lead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Adjust shifts as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Analytical reading/writing

Math aptitude

Attention to detail

Working under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Computer operations

Job description

Production Area LeaderDepartment: ProductionReports to: Assistant Production ManagerAbout the RoleDirects workflow in the production area on assigned shift by managing employees and projects. Partners with support groups as needed to keep the line running safely and on schedule.ResponsibilitiesOversee and direct production employees in a safe, quality-focused, and productive manner with a sense of urgency to hit production prioritiesRemove obstacles to ensure production requirements and customer demands are metKeep direct reports focused and on task to meet department objectivesRun effective daily pre-shift meetings and other team communicationReport production status and concerns to the Production Manager and plant leadershipFollow established escalation proceduresSupport plant operating principles, including:- Treating all employees equally, fairly, and with dignity and respectMaintaining an open-door policy and encouraging two-way communicationResponding to issues and concerns within 48 hoursPracticing 5S (\"everything has a place, everything in its place\")Leading by example on safety — wearing PPE at all times and addressing concerns immediately, promoting a zero-injury environmentUpholding company quality and environmental policiesSupport plant goals around employee engagement/opinion surveysConduct performance evaluations, provide regular feedback, and apply corrective action plans and fair progressive discipline as neededMaintain accurate associate documentationModel core values consistentlyLead continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives to improve methods and equipmentAdjust shifts as necessaryPerform other duties as assignedSupervisory ResponsibilitiesDirect responsibility for production employees and team leaders on the assigned shift.QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED required3+ years of supervisory experience preferredStrong organizational and managerial skills; ability to juggle multiple prioritiesProficient in computer operationsHigh integrity and honestyAble to read, write, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, diagrams, and business documentsAble to present information and respond to questions from various groupsAble to apply advanced math concepts as neededAble to define problems, gather data, and draw sound conclusionsAble to stay positive under pressureAble to calculate OA (operational availability) and downtime per assembly lineWork EnvironmentGeneral factory environment.You should be proficient in:Equipment TroubleshootingAutomotive Manufacturing SystemsMeets Physical RequirementsHigh School / GEDExperience in a Manufacturing EnvironmentBasic Computer SkillsMicrosoft Excel