Production Lead 2nd Shift 8th Street

Warren Oil Company, Inc.; West Memphis (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren Oil Company, Inc. seeks a Production Lead for 2nd shift at its West Memphis, AR facility. The role drives safety, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement in a bulk OTC/personal care production environment.

The incumbent will lead the team to meet schedules, coach staff, and implement standard work while maintaining regulatory compliance on the production floor.

Qualifications

• 3+ years supervisory experience in blending/manufacturing.
• Experience with OTC and personal care bulk manufacturing.
• Must be able to climb ladders and work under machines.

Responsibilities

• Proactively maintain a safe working environment and OSHA compliance.
• Lead the manufacturing team to achieve the production schedule and meet customer expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement in methods, procedures and working conditions.
• Participate in problem-solving meetings and root-cause analysis.
• Train, coach and develop subordinates to improve performance and competencies.
• Ensure policies and regulatory standards are understood and followed on the production floor.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Warren Oil Company, Inc., a leading automotive lubricant manufacturing company, has an immediate need for an experienced Production Lead 2nd Shift for our West Memphis, AR facility. We are looking for a driven individual with strong manufacturing acumen and a track record in continuous improvement.

Production Lead Duties and Responsibilities

• Proactively implement, promote and maintain a safe working environment and OSHA compliance.
• Established and maintained an environment conducive to continuous improvement manufacturing; recommended alternatives for improving production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions.
• Participated in and directed problem-solving meetings and activities (i.e. accident investigations, quality concerns, etc.)
• Lead manufacturing team in achieving production schedule and exceeding customer expectations.
• Fostered innovation and promote continuous learning and lean manufacturing.
• Facilitate and advise employees within the assigned department to meet value stream goals, departmental goals, and balance scorecard objectives.
• Attain established schedules and drive work order performance
• Conduct weekly cycle counts while assisting with root cause analysis and implement solutions to drive inventory record accuracy performance
• Drive activities to reduce past due, scrap, rework and overtime cost while meeting quality objectives.
• Drive activities to improve on-time delivery, labor utilization and productivity
• Conduct process checks within areas of responsibility and monitored performance to establish standard work formats and pacing boards
• Train, evaluate, coach, and develop subordinates to help them meet established objectives and improve their overall performance and competencies
• Maintain and consistently administer local policies to meet day to day operating requirements while ensuring that all regulatory standards and company policies are understood, supported, and followed on the production floor
• Promote positive employee relations and monitors the performance of employees to ensure success within the manufacturing environment, identifies and implements improvement opportunities
• Other duties as assigned

Lead Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years supervisory experience required preferably in a blending manufacturing process environment.
• 3+ years experience of OTC and personal care bulk manufacturing is required.
• Experience as a key trainer for equipment and procedures required.
• Ability to climb ladders and to work under machines as required.
• Working knowledge of production scheduling activities required.
• Effective communication skills (verbal, written, presentational and interpersonal).
• Proven ability to organize, plan and prioritize tasks within a high volume, varied workload.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, Microsoft Project knowledge preferred.
• Working knowledge of computerized inventory systems preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours required.

About Us

WARREN OIL COMPANY, INC. began in 1976 with one semi-automatic packaging line. Warren Oil Company, Inc. owns and operates six manufacturing and packaging facilities strategically located to serve customers in the Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Midwest, and West coast. Warren Oil Company, Inc. exports to more than 50 countries. Warren Oil Company purchased three of its five plants from Pennzoil. All of Warren's facilities are equipped to manufacture and package a diverse product slate ranging from automotive motor oils to charcoal lighter fluid.

Warren Oil Company, Inc. holds the distinction of having the largest number of American Petroleum Institute engine oil licenses and certifications. Warren Companies manufacture and package lubricants under several proprietary registered trademarks; e.g., Warren, Lubriguard, Autoguard, Itasca, Coastal, LubriGold and Saxon. Additionally, Warren manufacturers and packages automotive, truck and small engine lubricants for several large corporations.

We are and Equal Opportunity/ Affifirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.