Production Lead

TorontoJobs.ca Recruitment Division; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency has an exciting opportunity for a Production Lead in Ashland, Virginia. The role involves leading a team, enhancing operator skills, and optimizing production schedules. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering and at least 5 years of project leadership experience. Proficiency in SAP, Power BI, and Six Sigma certification will be an advantage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project leadership experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Six Sigma certification – Green or Black Belt is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Line Centric Team and execute daily action plans.
• Enhance operators' skills and enforce standards.
• Work with planners to optimize production.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Coaching and mentoring

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our TorontoJobs.ca client has an exciting opportunity for a Production Lead in Ashland, Virginia! Here you can develop your full potential and apply your expertise within the packaging team as a Production Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads Line Centric Team to develop and execute a daily action plan to resolve losses, prevent recurrence, and track completion status.
• Enhance machine operators' skills and autonomy through development, coaching, and standards enforcement.
• Assessing asset performance and the correct situation where needed.
• Work with production planners to optimize production schedule and grade changes.
• Develop and implement line-specific action plans, standardize maintenance procedures, and recommend initiatives to boost efficiency and productivity.
• Coordinate resources to address potential work conflicts, review performance from the previous 24 hours and conduct daily performance analyses.
• Contribute to post-shutdown reviews by providing data analysis and proposing corrective actions during Line Centric Team (LCT) meetings.
• Support divisional goals in health and safety, productivity, quality, and continuous improvement, including 5S initiatives.
• Manage documentation by creating training materials for hourly employees and developing, updating, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years of project leadership experience with strong problem-solving skills
• College diploma or degree (Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering)
• Proven ability to coach and mentor teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent communication, follow-up, and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail, adaptable, autonomous, and effective in navigating complex situations.
• Experience with SAP and Power BI
• Six Sigma certification – Green or Black Belt
• Expertise in Lean Production System principles