Production Lead.

Gentex Corp; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentex Corporation in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, seeks a Production Lead to assist the Production Supervisor with daily department productivity, scheduling, and flow of jobs on the factory floor. You will train production team members, monitor progress, ensure quality and safety, and implement improvements.

The role requires leadership experience in a high-rate production environment, plus strong problem-solving and planning skills.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; AA degree preferred.
• Minimum two years supervisory/lead experience in a high-rate production and test environment.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team, analyze problems, and plan production workloads.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and high-rate production principles.

Responsibilities

• Schedules employees, leads, informs and motivates the team.
• Ensures compliance with quality, environmental, safety regulations, and 6S.
• Assists with inventory, packaging, shipping/receiving, and facility maintenance.
• Monitors machinery, processes, and layouts to recommend improvements.
• Conducts safety and training programs; completes training documentation.
• Mentors staff; facilitates problem solving; may fill in for supervisor.
• Monitors production and adjusts work assignments and material flow.
• Repairs various machines using hand/power tools; refers major repairs to maintenance.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Production planning

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Proficient computer skills

Mechanical measurement & instruments

Project planning & scheduling

Team orientation

Lean/Six Sigma preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA degree preferred

Job description

Description

GENTEX AT A GLANCE:

At Gentex Corporation, we’ve created an environment where great ideas and great people can thrive. Leveraging a history that spans over 130 years, Gentex is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high performance environments. Join our multinational team of exceptional and dedicated employees around the world and work on challenging and rewarding projects, grow your skills, and advance your career all while making a positive difference in the lives of our customers. Together, you and Gentex can build a career that’s uniquely yours.

ABOUT THE JOB!

Gentex offers a robust benefit package- including, but not limited to, medical coverages, 401k, paid time off and excellent work schedules including a 9/80 work week.

The Production Lead is responsible for aiding the Production Supervisor with the day-to-day functions relevant to department productivity and personnel scheduling. This includes monitoring the processing of all production jobs on the floor, the inspection and process flow of products through each work cell, and the scheduling and implementation of new jobs to the manufacturing floor; acting as a “floater” to fill in for absent team members as needed;, directing, and training production team members; monitoring and providing feedback on the progress and performance of production team members; ensuring we are providing a high quality product and meeting daily production targets throughout the department; following all company policies and procedures and ensuring they are upheld; and oversees the production area in the absence of the Production Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent, AA degree preferred

Requirements

• Minimum two years supervisory/lead experience in a high rate production and test environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead, supervise and guide others effectively to achieve desired outcome
• Objective and analytical oriented/Problem solving skills
• Production shop loading and planning skills
• Fundamental Lean Manufacturing and high rate production skills
• Proficient Computer skills
• Mechanical Measurement and Instrumentation skills
• Ability to express self clearly in verbal and written form – ability to interface with all levels of personnel
• Project Planning and Scheduling skills
• Ability to handle multiple programs and tasks simultaneously and efficiently
• Ability to work in a comprehensive team environment
• Lean/Six Sigma Lean Leader preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Schedules employees. Leads informs and motivates team.
• Ensures compliance with quality, environmental, safety regulations, and 6S methodology.
• Assists with inventory, packaging, shipping/receiving, and general facility maintenance as needed.
• Monitors machinery, processes, and work layouts to recommend improvements.
• Conducts safety and training programs for employees as needed, also completes training documentation for training provided.
• Mentors subordinate staff and facilitates problem solving.
• May perform Supervisor actions, as needed, in the absence of the Supervisor with the exception of progressive discipline and terminations.
• Monitors production and adjusts work assignments, supply of material, and machine operation when necessary.
• Repairs various machines, using hand tools and power tools.
• Refers extensive machine repairs to maintenance staff.
• Confers with Supervisor to receive instructions and exchange production information.
• May audit samples of product, using various test equipment, to verify that products meet specifications.
• Periodically recalibrates test equipment.
• May perform Direct work 70% plus of their time.
• May perform duties of absent workers to maintain production. Examples include data entry, closing of "M" orders
• Completes other duties as directed by the Supervisor/Production Manager
• Schedule flexibility to support critical deadlines may be required.

Gentex’s Rancho Cucamonga facility is in Rancho Cucamonga, CA is a city of about 177,000 residents located just south of the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest in San Bernardino County, California, United States. About 37 miles east of Downtown Los Angeles, Rancho Cucamonga is the 19th most populous city in southern California and the 27th state-wide. The city's seal, which centers on a cluster of grapes, alludes to the city's agricultural history including winemaking. Also, the Ontario Reign Hockey and Quakers Baseball teams are located 20 minutes from the Rancho Cucamonga location.

Gentex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for any applicable state or federal protected class. Gentex is an E-Verify Participant. Pre-employment drug/alcohol/background screening is required.