Production Lead

Leviton; Morganton (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plans with employer-matching

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

Paid holidays

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Leviton in Morganton, NC is seeking a Production Coordinator to manage resources for scheduled manufacturing, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You will plan work for production lines, monitor materials, and coordinate with shifts and departments to keep the line running smoothly.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least 1 year of manufacturing experience, and be capable of lifting up to 40 pounds and working 12-hour shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year manufacturing experience.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced production environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• 12-hour shift availability (6am–6pm).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resources for scheduled production safely and efficiently.
• Monitor material usage and ensure readiness of changeover materials.
• Ensure accurate production reporting and BOM/WIP accuracy.
• Plan and assign work for production areas.
• Identify and report equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain communication with shifts, supervisors, and related departments.
• Support root cause analyses and 8D where applicable.
• Foster a positive team environment and effective cross-team communication.
• Assist lines to ensure order completion.
• Adhere to safety and quality standards at all times.

Skills

Hand/eye coordination

Independent worker

Effective communication

Attention to detail

MS Office basics

Team education

Self-motivated

Independent judgement

Continuous improvement

English communication

Physical requirements

12-hour shift readiness

Reasonable accommodations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Leviton

At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world.

About the role

Responsible for coordinating resources for the manufacture of scheduled production within established requirements for safety, quality, and efficiency. Performs all functions in a safe manner and within quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensures assigned area is operating to set standards established by management
• Supports training requirements as directed
• Monitors material consumption and replacement as required
• Ensures changeover materials are ready before line is changed over
• Ensures proper identification of all materials
• Ensures all production and inventory transactions are reported
• Supports established bill of material and WIP inventory accuracy
• Plans, and assigns work for the production area(s)
• Ensures that all equipment is running to established production standards
• Reports equipment malfunctions to technical staff
• Communicates with next shift, supervisors, managers, and any other related departments of changes, concerns, priorities, or problems
• Monitors work areas to ensure employees remain compliant with assigned break times
• Provides input to supervisors for documentation of counseling, recognition, or information in the Employee Note File
• Provides a communication interface between leadership and employees
• Assists production lines as needed to ensure order completion
• Assists with root cause analyses and 8D where applicable
• Supports department supervisor and manager as required
• Supports a positive team environment and good communications
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to move your hand(s), your hand(s) together with your arm(s), or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects
• Ability to work independently in absence of direct supervision, exercising judgment, and initiative
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and management
• Ability to attend to details, multi-task, and handle multiple priorities without undue stress or errors
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook at a basic level
• Ability to educate team members on procedures and requirements
• Self-motivated and capable of completing tasks independently or with proper direction
• Ability to exercise independent judgement with limited instruction and/or guidance
• Ability to identify areas for improvement and work with supervisor to initiate plans
• Ability to communicate in verbal and written English
• Requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, pushing, pulling, and feeling
• Requires eye/hand/foot coordinationRequires the ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work 12 hour shifts, 6am to 6pm
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience

Travel

• No travel is anticipated

What We Offer

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• 401K plans with employer-matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Volunteer time off

For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits

Leviton is an EEO Employer - Veterans and Disabled. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 828.584.1611.