PRODUCTION LEAD 1ST SHIFT

Plastic Omnium; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive parts industry is seeking a Production Lead for the 1st shift. The role involves ensuring compliance with production standards, quality inspections, and team training within a Just-In-Time production environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in manufacturing settings, particularly with IATF and ISO requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Meet or exceed all requirements of a team member.
• Capable to train/explain all aspects of WI & Quality.

Responsibilities

• Aid shift supervisor in production and ensure safety and quality.
• Inspect parts for defects during assembly.
• Assist in reporting and tracking production-related issues.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

PRODUCTION LEAD FIRST (1ST) SHIFT Essential Functions/Duties:

• It is the responsibility of the Production Lead to aid the shift supervisor in the production of Modules consistent with the proper Work Instructions and to ensure that safety, quality, training, and delivery are met for our Just-In-Time / Just-In-Sequence production environment.
• Daily Production requirements to ensure in-time, in-sequence delivery to our customers.
• Inspection of parts as they are being assembled, inspecting for part defects.
• Perform production tasks at each station following the approved Work Instructions.
• Communication with all team members and supervisors as it relates to Safety, Quality, and Production.
• Participate in problem resolution to ensure prompt results. Assist supervision relating to uptime optimization.
• Assist in the implementation of rotation schedules as assigned by Supervision.
• Participating in creating a safety-oriented work environment.
• Ensure conformance to all company and legislative policies and procedures and Rules of Conduct.
• Cooperation with Human Resources in dealing with personal matters.
• Report defects in equipment that may endanger a worker to the Supervisor.
• Train team members as required in the performance of assigned work as per Work Instructions.
• Ensure Quality Alerts and deviations are adhered to when performing assembly.
• Ensure 5s & Respect OPmobility Austin facility.
• Environmental Management.
• Assist in the reporting and tracking of production-related issues.
• Assist in the scheduling of relief breaks and lunches.
• Assist in the communication and implementation of work instructions and quality alerts.
• Completion of required paperwork.
• Use or wear PPE as required.
• Ensuring compliance to and participation in IATF 16949 and CSR (Customer Specific Requirements) compliance & ISO 14001 certification.
• Can stop production, upon notifying the Supervisor and Plant Manager of safety-related matters requiring immediate repair.
• Can stop production, upon notifying the Supervisor for quality-related nonconforming matters requiring immediate repair.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Highschool diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Meet or exceed all requirements of a team member and operate all stations at 100% takt time. Capable to train /explain all aspects of WI & Quality
• IATF16949/CSR (Customer Specific Requirements) ISO 14001
• Previous MFG JIT/ JIS an asset
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Fork Lift- an asset