Production Lead: Drive Quality & Efficiency

Activar Inc.; Commerce (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Activar Inc. in Commerce, AL, seeks a Production Lead to direct and assist production workers in completing orders with accuracy and quality. This role is largely individual contributor with some team guidance, focusing on efficient, safe daily operations.

The candidate analyzes schedules, adjusts capacities, and helps ensure safety, training, and process knowledge while maintaining a clean, organized work area and reporting to management as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence teams.
• Credibility and trust with coworkers and customers.
• Excellent organization and detail orientation.
• Proven problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Experience with project management and working in fast-paced settings.
• Proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret inspection tools.
• Willingness to arrive early or stay late as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operates machines and provides work direction to ensure high quality production.
• Reviews production schedule and adjusts capacities to meet orders.
• Interprets and analyzes reports on quality, productivity, and inventory.
• May provide input towards hiring decisions and performance management.
• Trains staff and promotes safety awareness.
• Maintains safe operation of equipment.
• Recommends improvements to methods, equipment, and quality.
• Resolves work problems and assists workers.
• Communicates issues with management promptly.
• Maintains knowledge of all processes and tools.
• Keeps work environment clean and organized.
• Performs professionally according to company guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Influence leadership

Credibility

Organization

Problem solving

Project management

MS Office

Blueprint reading

Inspection tools

Teamwork in fast-paced env

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Activar Inc. in Commerce, AL, seeks a Production Lead to direct and assist production workers in completing orders with accuracy and quality. This role is largely individual contributor with some team guidance, focusing on efficient, safe daily operations.

The candidate analyzes schedules, adjusts capacities, and helps ensure safety, training, and process knowledge while maintaining a clean, organized work area and reporting to management as needed.