Production Lead-Day Shift

Dotson; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Dotson in Tennessee is seeking a Production Operator to support set-up, maintenance and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment. You will ensure production records are complete and accurate, and you will help maintain smooth shift communication and workflow.

You will collaborate with teams, assist in data collection and reporting, and drive process improvements while adhering to all safety and quality policies. Experience driving powered industrial equipment is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of experience, including experience driving powered industrial equipment.
• Ability to lead, coach and mentor a subordinate group.
• Certification for powered industrial equipment preferred.
• Work under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform set-up, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Operate machinery in designated department as needed.
• Ensure production records are completed accurately.
• Maintain communication between shifts.
• Liaise with other teams and plant management.
• Assist data collection and reporting.
• Ensure workstations stay stocked with components.
• Support process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
• Adhere to Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

Powered industrial equipment certification preferred

Tools

Powered industrial equipment

Job description

Lead 1 - Production Operator - 2791

Job Duties

• Perform moderately complex tasks related to set-up, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, including resolving technical and quality issues.
• Assist in operating machinery in designated department when needed.
• Ensure all necessary production records are completed fully and accurately.
• Assist in maintaining communication between shifts.
• Communicate with other teams and support departments and serve as liaison between team and plant management.
• Assist with data collection and reporting.
• Ensure all workstations stay full of components for building processes.
• Reassign team members due to absences or production needs.
• Inspect materials, final products, and machinery for defects.
• Implement process improvement initiatives as needed.
• Ensure that department output meets organizational expectation.
• Guide the manufacturing/operations team in interpreting existing processes and policies and assist in the development of efficiencies or process improvements.
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately.
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• Perform work under minimal supervision.
• Handle complex issues and problems and refer only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possess comprehensive working knowledge of subject matter.
• 4 to 6 years of experience, including experience driving powered industrial equipment.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.
• Powered industrial equipment certification preferred