Production Lead - Day and Swing Shift

Senneca Holdings; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks an experienced Production Lead for its Salt Lake City facility. This role involves overseeing daily operations, leading teams, and fostering continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing and a commitment to developing team skills and knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting production equipment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production and ensure alignment with production plans.
• Motivate and coach team members to meet performance goals.
• Participate in or lead improvement projects.

Skills

Process-thinking

Analytical skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Customer-focused mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Production Lead - Day and Swing Shift

We are searching for an experienced Production Lead - Day and Swing Shift at our Salt Lake City, UT facility.

The Production Lead oversees the daily production of quality parts and services in assigned areas, ensuring alignment with production plans and customer expectations. This role fosters a culture of continuous improvement through the implementation of enhancement ideas and the development of team members. The Production Lead leads by example, ensuring a safe and respectful work environment at all times.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential functions/duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties/functions may be added or assigned.

• Maintain daily production schedules, promptly address deviations, and ensure production continuity by stepping in for absent team members as needed.
  
• Monitor and enforce adherence to quality standards across the team.
  
• Lead start-up meetings and other team events.
  
• Foster respectful communication, behavior, and collaboration among team members.
  
• Motivate and coach team members to meet performance goals.
  
• Encourage and implement improvement initiatives from team members.
  
• Teach and sustain 5S principles and waste elimination practices.
  
• Participate in or lead improvement projects.
  
• Train and develop team members to enhance skills and knowledge.
  
• Work closely with other team leaders, supervisors, and cross-functional departments.
  
• Track and report attendance and performance metrics.
  
• Escalate personnel issues to the Supervisor or Value Stream Leader as needed.
  
• Adaptability: Work flexible hours to meet production needs and adapt to dynamic work environments.
  
• Availability to work flexible hours
  
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance
  
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.
  

Required Qualifications: The list below represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
  
• Minimum 12 months experience in a manufacturing environment. Preferred: 12 months of experience assembling various product lines.
  
• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting production equipment.
  
• Strong process-thinking and analytical skills.
  
• Positive attitude with a proven ability to teach and mentor others.
  
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing environments.
  
• In-depth knowledge of product lines, processes, and lean manufacturing principles.
  
• Customer-focused mindset with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  
• Commitment to continuous learning, improvement, and effective change management

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or genetics.

**Please no Third-party candidates or phone calls**