Production Lead

atlascareersite; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Molded Products seeks a Production Lead at the Arlington, TX facility to supervise daily manufacturing operations, ensure safety and quality standards, and drive production schedules in a fast-paced environment.

You will mentor staff, coordinate with maintenance, monitor metrics, perform setup confirmations, and implement corrective actions as needed while adhering to company policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience is desirable.
• Ability to drive safe operations and follow company policies.

Responsibilities

• Direct production personnel to meet schedules while upholding safety and quality.
• Learn and lead manufacturing processes, equipment operations, and procedures.
• Support tool changes and setup on presses and lines.
• Analyze discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain logs, reports, and plant metrics such as yield and scrap.

Skills

English fluency

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing knowledge

ERP systems

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PeopleSoft/ERP

Job description

Atlas Molded Products is seeking a Production Lead for the Arlington, TX facility.

PRODUCTION LEAD ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties as assigned)

• Must be able to learn and understand the manufacturing processes, quality standards, equipment operations, safety requirements, and departmental procedures necessary to lead and troubleshoot assigned production areas.
• Direct production personnel to ensure that orders are produced in a timely fashion and adhere to safety and quality standards in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Must be able to work independently and lead employees within a small group to ensure production schedule and quality standards are met and report issues to supervisor.
• Operate equipment such as, but not limited to, the Pre-Expander, Mold, Lamination Line, Block – Auto Line, etc., as well as the duties of changing a tool for a shape press or setting up equipment.
• Analyze discrepancies to devise and implement a corrective plan of action
• Train and provide support to new and current employees to ensure complete understanding of roles and responsibilities
• May perform various functions in PeopleSoft including creating jobs, printing job travelers, issuing materials, and reporting quantities.
• May lay out orders to maximize yield and reduce scrap.
• May be required to report plant metrics such as LF/HR, Blocks/HR, and scrap rates.
• Verify equipment set-up prior to start of a production run, operates and shuts down manufacturing equipment.
• Verify order information and produce part(s) with the correct material, density, weight, size, and/or shape within quality tolerance to meet specific job requirements while meeting productivity standards.
• Monitor equipment and report malfunctions to supervisor; assist maintenance personnel with routine equipment cleaning.
• Make adjustments to equipment settings.
• Maintain proper work logs and complete required reports as necessary.
• Bundle, wrap, stack, pack, assemble and/or label material per specific production instructions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Employee has been crossed trained on several pieces of equipment.
• Must help drive the culture for Best in Class Safety
• Perform any other functions and responsibilities as assigned.
• Must be trained and familiar with general safety.
• Must be trained and familiar with Quality System Awareness
• Must be verified by supervisor to be able to sign off on procedures needed to fulfill job requirements within 2 months of hire.
• Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is required.

PRODUCTION LEAD EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing / industrial environment required.
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• May be required to possess a valid driver’s license, satisfactory driving record report and insurance coverage appropriate to enable legal and safe driving of vehicle(s) for company-related business

PRODUCTION LEAD SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must be fluent in the English language, both written and spoken.
• Must be able to use simple math and use basic hand-held measuring tools.
• Must be computer literate; Excel, Word, Outlook, ERP systems

PRODUCTION LEAD PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Light to moderate physical effort required including sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, climbing steps or ladders, grasping, fine and course manipulation, reaching both forward and above head level, and tolerant of temperature changes for the entire shift.
• Must be able to deal with stressful situations in a professional manner.
• Must be able to push, pull and/or lift up to 50 pounds; and safely operate assigned machinery.

OTHER

• The duties of this job may vary slightly across divisions and locations. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Total Compensation

• Atlas Molded Products offers a competitive compensation and vacation/holiday package as well as a comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life/AD&D/LTD insurance, 401k and Medical & Dependent Care Spending Accounts.

Atlas Roofing Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer