Production Lead

Specialized Packaging Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in packaging is seeking a Production Lead to oversee daily operations and enhance safety and quality initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a background in manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage team dynamics. This role offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school education with 2 years of manufacturing experience or a relevant degree.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; Spanish a plus.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day functions of assigned department.
• Educate and enforce employee codes of conduct.
• Assist in development and optimization of manufacturing processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or 2-4 Year Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Specialized Packaging Group provided pay range

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Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $25.00/hr

As a Production Lead, you are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day functions of your assigned department by providing guidance and direction. This includes but is not limited to exceeding and enforcing safety initiatives, quality initiatives, and implementing initiatives that improve employee morale.

Responsibilities Of This Position

• Oversees the day-to-day functions of their assigned department by providing guidance and direction.
• Educate and enforce employees on the codes of conduct as outlined in our company policy handbook.
• Effectively communicate with the hourly employees, in addition to, the supervisors that are assigned by the leadership team.
• Assist in development and optimization of the manufacturing processes.
• Take personal responsibility for personal growth including acquiring new skills, knowledge, and information.
• Ability to lead personnel and hold others accountable while maintaining professionalism.
• Ability to learn, understand and teach the extrusion and converting processes in your plant.
• Identify issues, problems, and solutions in areas of safety, quality, and production.
• And any other duties needed to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Organization’s Values.
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

• HS education with 2 years of experience in a manufacturing atmosphere or possess a 2- or 4-year degree in related field minimum.
• Ability to use logic and reason to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, and to manage one’s own time and the time of others.
• Ability to work effectively and independently on plant operations and projects as a member or leader of a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Spanish language a plus
• Microsoft Office with emphasis on excel experience
• Able to read and interpret drawings
  
  

REPORTING

This position reports to the Plant Manager.

EOE, including disability/vets

From 7:30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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