Production Lead - 1st Shift

American Wood Fibers; Jamestown (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

American Wood Fibers is seeking a 1st Shift Production Lead in Jamestown, CA to supervise production operators, coordinate daily activities, and drive safe, efficient operations.

The role emphasizes training, process improvement, and collaboration with maintenance and management to meet production goals and quality standards. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant production and maintenance experience.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and maintenance concepts.
• Experience with safety systems and enforcing safety policies.
• Ability to motivate/lead and develop employee skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Production Operators and coordinate plant activities in wood shaving production.
• Train and assist employees to complete assignments per procedures.
• Ensure cleanliness, safety, quality, and efficient production.
• Communicate with leads, peers, subordinates, and management professionally.
• Coordinate with maintenance on building and machinery repairs for a safe environment.
• Attend daily production meetings to review orders, inventory, and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Production supervision

Safety enforcement

Team communication

Facility operations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Jamestown, CA, US

American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a manufacturer of both consumer and industrial products that are sold to multiple manufacturers as well as pet, agricultural, and home-heating markets. AWF is comprised of 400+ employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for the 1stShift Production Lead position in our Jamestown, CAfacility.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary duties to include, but not limited to the following:

SAFETY:

• Active participant in the safety committee and enforces safety on a daily basis. Responsible for safety, cleanliness and good housekeeping of entire plant with emphasis on meeting OSHA standards. Conducts or assists in regular safety meetings on a monthly basis or as needed.

PRODUCTION:

• Leads Production Operators and coordinates activities of plant employees in wood shaving production. Trains and assists employees in order to complete assignments according to proper plant procedures. Analyzes shift duties to determine correct amount of time and material required to complete orders in the most efficient manner.
• Gives instructions to employees regarding jobs to be completed and the proper method in which to complete them.
• Supervises plant for cleanliness, safety, quality control and optimum production.
• Confers with other leads and communicates with peers, subordinates and management in a professional manner to assure assignments are being properly completed.
• Coordinates with maintenance technicians on building and machinery repair in order to ensure a safe and well-maintained work environment.
• Attends a daily production meeting which includes but not limited to; review of open orders vs current inventory levels, coordination of machine change outs, inspection and review of inbound material quality, bag inventory and reorder point levels, downtime monitoring and reporting, and other duties as assigned. Establishes personal goals and works with fellow employees towards continuous improvement and teamwork.

SHIPPING AND RECEIVING:

• Supervises loading and unloading of trucks and completion of paperwork. Verifies incoming shipments, completes a daily inventory count and production report, as well as a month-end inventory count and report.

EVALUATIONS:

• Provides accurate information on performance evaluations for shift employees.
• Monitors attendance of subordinates as well as compliance to plant rules.
• Recommends and implements disciplinary action as required.

QUALITY:

• Maintains and verifies that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated to production employees. Assists in the design and implementation of new procedures as needed.

HOUSEKEEPING:

• Sets goals and expectations and communicates purpose, looks for ways to eliminate problem sources and monitors housekeeping and provides related feedback.

PERSONAL GROWTH:

• Attends and participates in scheduled meeting of the plant. Be alert to those around you, including peers, reporting personnel, customers; learning as you listen and observe.
• Establish personal goals and work with fellow employees towards continuous improvement to utilize, stretch and further develop our individual and collective abilities.
• Secondary duties: Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 years of relevant production and maintenance experience.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles and applications associated with manufacturing operations and maintenance.
• Previous experience/broad understanding of safety systems and enforcement of safety rules and policies
• Demonstrated ability to motivate/lead, assess and develop employee skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to balance production and maintenance needs
• Highly motivated, results oriented, driven and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

BENEFITS

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

SCHEDULE

• Monday - Friday

COMPENSATION

$$25.00- $28.00 hourly

Due to the nature of our business, American Wood Fibers requires a tobacco and smoke-free environment. We offer a competitive package to include health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus profit bonus, paid time off and matching 401(k). For more company information, please visit our web site www.awf.com AWF is an EEO employer.

Corporate Office

Columbia, MD 21046

800-624-9663 / 410-290-8700

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