Production Lead - Day Shift

Steffes Solutions, LLC; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Steffes Solutions, LLC is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and mentor the department, coordinating day-to-day production needs and scheduling. The role requires guiding staff, ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to standard work, with duties including training, audits, and assisting in hiring processes.

The candidate should be able to communicate issues promptly to the department supervisor and maintain a collaborative environment with customers and suppliers while driving continuous

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of related field experience preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge (Windows, email, internet) is required.
• An acceptable combination of education and experience is also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor team leads; coordinate day-to-day production needs and scheduling.
• Perform and assign daily duties according to production schedules for all department staff.
• Monitor inventory levels and report shortages to prevent production delays.
• Train, audit, and ensure adherence to standard work and training guides; address quality issues.
• Promote safety, quality, continuous improvement, and LEAN practices.
• Ensure equipment is safe and perform preventative maintenance as scheduled.
• Act as Production Supervisor in their absence.
• Assist in the hiring process and mentor staff.
• Ensure quality inspections align with the Steffes Quality Management System.
• Maintain a positive, collaborative work atmosphere with customers, suppliers, co-workers, and management.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1+ years of related field experience

Job description

Day Shift Hours

Monday - Friday
6:00am - 4:30pm

Position Summary

Will assist in training new employees within the department. Responsible for leading and mentoring team leads. Responsible to coordinate the day-to-day production needs and scheduling. Will communicate any employee or production issues to the department supervisor in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

1. Responsible for performing and assigning daily duties according to production schedules to all department staff.
2. Will monitor inventory levels and immediately notify department supervisor of any shortages that could slow production.
3. Trains, audits, and holds team accountable to standard work and training guides, responds quickly to quality problems, and complies with acceptance criteria.
4. Promotes safety, quality, continuous improvement, and LEAN practices.
5. Ensures equipment is always in safe operating condition and performs preventative maintenance as scheduled.
6. Acts as Production Supervisor in their absence.
7. May assist in hiring process.
8. Continually mentors and leads fellow employees.
9. Responsible for performing and ensuring quality inspections are being done in accordance to the Steffes Quality Management System.
10. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in collaborative manner with customers, suppliers, co-workers, and management.
11. Helps company meet its Strategic, Quality and Safety objectives.
12. Other duties may be assigned.

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1+ years of prior work experience in related field
• Basic computer knowledge (Windows, email, internet, etc.)
• Familiarity with HVLP and/or electrostatic guns, pressure pots, and proportioners is a plus.
• Written and verbal communication, math, reading, and spelling skills -OR-
• An acceptable combination of education and experience

Functional & Cognitive Requirements

• This position requires walking and standing to a significant degree.
• This position requires working in tight spaces with areas less than 30 possible.
• Must have the ability to lift 70 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 100 pounds.
• Must have the ability to climb ladders and/or stairs.
• Certain products may require laying on the floor in order to paint correctly.
• Stooping, crouching, kneeling, and bending.
• Handling, feeling, and gripping would be required for most activities.
• Visual acuity is required to inspect work before and after completion.
• This role may be subject to internal and external environmental conditions.
• Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to communicate with visitors, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.

Core Values

• Trust: We promote growth and long-term success by making wise decisions with trust as an essential component.
• Respect: We unleash creative talents of our diverse workforce by treating each other the way we would like to be treated.
• Teamwork: We believe people achieve much more by working together.
• Integrity: We follow through and keep our word while being open, honest, ethical, and fair.
• Safety: We view our co-workers as family members of our business and strive to ensure safety for all.
• Humility: We recognize and appreciate strengths and contributions beyond one's self. We are modest, genuine, and authentic.

Core Expectations

• Customer Service - Demonstrate excellent customer service and display a positive attitude and behavior consistent with the Steffes Code of Conduct and Core Values.
• Environmental, Health, Safety (EHS) - Perform work in compliance with EHS training and identified procedures/standard work. Report any EHS incident or concern to your supervisor immediately. Cooperate and contribute to the overall success of the EHS program.
• Quality - Participate in job-specific training. Complete work as indicated by standard work, processes, and/or procedures. If your work can’t be completed as required, notify your supervisor immediately for guidance.
• Conduct - Demonstrate and support the Steffes Code of Conduct.
• Policies and Procedures - Demonstrate and support Steffes Policies and Procedures by:
  • Using tact, sound judgement, and maintaining a professional attitude in communication and relationships with others.
  • Striving to deliver the best quality in daily work.
  • Promoting a positive image of Steffes and its products.
  • Being timely and punctual in attendance and following all policies and procedures.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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