Production Lead

Buckeye Fire & Equipment Co; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Hourly bonus program

Job summary

Buckeye Fire & Equipment Co. is seeking a Manufacturing Production Lead to oversee a team in our Kings Mountain, NC facility.

You will support the Shift Supervisor, coordinate workloads, and ensure daily targets are achieved while upholding safety and quality standards. Responsibilities include line setup, first piece inspections, operator training, incident investigations, and driving continuous improvement across the team.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to direct and coordinate operations.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Able to lead by example and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a group of team members and support the Shift Supervisor.
• Ensure production targets, quality and safety standards are met.
• Coordinate workloads and monitor line set-ups and first piece inspections.
• Lead training for operators on products and processes.
• Investigate incidents and non-conformities and close actions.
• Promote high standards and collaborate with support functions.

Skills

Leadership

Operations coordination

Time management

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Planning & analysis

Independent work

Job description

The Manufacturing Production Lead will be responsible for overseeing a group of team members, ensuring efficient processes, and achieving production targets. This includes, but is not limited to, supporting the Shift Supervisor with the day-to-day management of their manufacturing area, providing leadership and line management to the team, coordinating employees’ workloads, providing support to ensure that the team meets daily goals, monitoring any issues, and ensuring production targets are achieved.Full-time employees are eligible for a weekly attendance bonus! Eligible employees can receive an additional $1 per hour, for every hour worked, in addition to their hourly wages for working their scheduled shift.Manufacturing Production Lead Responsibilities:Work to ensure people and resources are applied in an efficient and effective manner to meet delivery requirements while achieving quality and safety standardsEnsure the team are aware of day to day targets and responsibilitiesEnsure that team members follow defined manufacturing procedures and comply with quality requirements, company policies, and procedures. Lead by example for adherence to company procedures and instructionsEnsure full adherence to housekeeping and safety practices at all timesEnsure equipment is functioning correctly and records are completed appropriatelyEnsure that non-conforming material is clearly identified and segregatedMonitor change over and/or line set up efficiencyPrepare line set-ups for following shifts, including first piece inspectionsProcesses technical skill sets and interpret blueprints as neededResponsible for training of operators for products and processes within the local teamResponsible for daily management and support for the team to achieve operational successCarry out incident, accident and non-conformity investigations and associated reporting and action closureConsistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviours expected of themWork positively with support functions to fully define the processes/procedures/controls relevant to team activities. Provide support and input to continuous improvement activities within the teamUndertake continuous training and developmentIdentify improvement opportunities and solve problems as neededMay be required to perform other duties as assigned by SupervisorManufacturing Production Lead Qualifications:Proven ability to direct and coordinate operationsAbility to manage a wide variety of activities at the same timeStrong organisational and time management skillsExcellent problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsAbility to lead by exampleAbility to plan, analyze and challengeWork independently with minimal supervisionSolid understanding of all people related processes and proceduresGood understanding of plant deliverables and the impact of failure/cost of poor qualityMust be able to walk, stand, climb stairs and work in a manufacturing setting. Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.