Production Lead - 1st Shift

The Lubrizol Corporation

Franklin (WI)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans

401(k) matching

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

The Lubrizol Corporation in Franklin, Wisconsin is seeking a Production Lead to oversee manufacturing solutions. In this role, you will lead department personnel, ensuring product quality and efficiency while fostering a positive team environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in a production setting. Benefits include competitive salary, 401(k) matching, comprehensive health coverage, and opportunities for learning and growth.

Qualifications

Minimum three months of experience or equivalent education.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work flexibly and positively in a team.

Responsibilities

Lead the assembly department personnel in daily activities.
Schedule tasks and maintain product flow.
Monitor quality, productivity, and efficiency.
Ensure adherence to safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

Mechanical abilities

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the specialty chemicals market through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Position Summary

As a Production Lead, you’ll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving manufacturing solutions forward. You’ll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.

The Production Lead is primarily responsible for leading the department personnel in day-to-day activities such as scheduling and assigning duties to team members, ensuring product movement through the department in a timely manner, monitoring quality, attendance, productivity and efficiencies. The Production Lead seeks process improvement ideas and uses 5S and continuous improvement to reduce scrap, improve ergonomics, and increase output. The Production Lead maintains up-to-date training records and matrices for all department team members. Additionally, the role attends the daily production meeting to report on safety, quality, and production issues. Directs training for personnel and suggests process guide improvements.

In This Role, You Will

Schedule assembly department personnel to assigned tasks and jobs.
Verify subcomponents, issue pick lists to Assembly Operators, order material, and schedule set-ups to ensure accurate and timely set-ups.
Maintain product flow through the department and coordinate with other departments to ensure on-time delivery to internal groups and customers.
Maintain up-to-date training records and matrices for all team members in the assembly department.
Monitor scrap/efficiency reports and communicate results to assembly department personnel.
Attend daily production meetings to report on safety, quality, and production concerns.
Complete team member evaluations and participate in performance reviews.
Communicate effectively within the department and with shift leads and personnel on other teams.
Ensure product quality meets specifications listed on the router.
Understand and follow the SOPs and Work Instructions for the specific area.
Update documentation and process guides through the PCO process.
Observe and promote company standards and policies on safety, quality, and productivity.
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a medical device and clean room environment.
Support and observe 5S and other lean manufacturing methodologies.
Restock supplies for the next shift.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Successful completion of four years of high school, or equivalent.
Three or more months of experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Mechanical abilities (preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication and effective human interaction skills.
Flexible to change and possess a high degree of integrity and a “can-do” attitude.
Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.
Able to convert units of measurement and perform basic arithmetic.
Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.

Your Work Environment

Lubrizol is committed to a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
Occasional lifting or movement of materials
Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards
Light physical demand with occasional lifting 10–25 pounds; lifting over 25 pounds is rare
Dynamic standing/walking; frequent use of hands; various postures and movements as part of the role
Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment
Exposure to moving mechanical parts; possible exposure to varying environmental conditions depending on role
Personal Protective Equipment as required (e.g., safety glasses, hairnet/beard net, jumpsuit)

We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to support well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience.

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