Production Lead

Grede; Reedsburg (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturing company as a Production Lead, where you will oversee daily production activities, ensure quality and safety, and assist in training personnel. Enjoy competitive wages, a hiring bonus, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

$1,000 Hiring bonus

Competitive wages

Paid vacations and holidays

Qualifications

• One year certificate required; related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions.
• Experience as a machine operator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising daily production activities.
• Participate in production planning and job setups.
• Train others in SPC applications.

Skills

SPC procedures

Machine operation

Problem-solving

Education

One year certificate from college or technical school

Job description

Are you ready to accelerate your career with a best-in-class organization that is dedicated to modern innovation, consistency, and growth? Our employees at Grede are the key to our success and share our passion for collaboration, customer service, and operational excellence. We reward our committed team members with advancement opportunities and a variety of incentives to recognize their efforts. From comprehensive benefits packages to paid time off, we strive to invest in you. If you're looking for an exciting career with an industry-leading company that prioritizes your professional growth and development, we’d love to hear from you.

The Production Lead assists the production supervisor with daily production activities. They are required to start 30 minutes prior and stay 30 minutes after their assigned shifts scheduled hours to ensure accurate and adequate shift communication. Assists with the management of personnel within assigned production cells. Helps manage information and material (raw material, component part & tooling) flow in assigned production areas. Must take necessary action to minimize delay time and maximize production.

What You'll Do:

• Assists in supervision with directing the daily activities of production personnel to ensure quality, timeliness, and safe completion of work.
• Participates in production planning, as necessary.
• Aids in the setup and implementation of new jobs when required.
• Performs job setups or instructs and guides other personnel in the performance of setups.
• Assists machine operators with machine adjustments, tooling changes, and quality checks.
• Performs Tool Life Management studies and adjusts TLM targets. Diagnoses and troubleshoots tooling problems and recommends improvements. machining and tooling projects involving new product engineering development and experimental work.
• Recognizes and reports errors in programming and operations. Collaborates with programming personnel to correct such errors.
• Requires knowledge of SPC procedures and applications. Able to train others in SPC applications.
• Assumes full responsibility for operations of assigned department in the absence of the department supervisor.
• Performs miscellaneous work assignments as directed.
• Must maintain a good attendance record.

Why You'll Love Working for Us:

• $1,000 Hiring bonus
• Competitive wages
• Paid vacations and holidays

What We Need from You:

• One year certificate from college or technical school; six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide by 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Experience as a machine operator preferred.
• Training in general safety, foreign object damage awareness, and quality system awareness is preferred.

Grede is proud to support transitioning service members and current military veterans with career opportunities that are a match for their skills gained while serving our country. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

We recognize the value of second chances. All individuals seeking stable employment as a step in their journey are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about Grede, please visit our website at www.grede.com .

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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