Production Lead: Drive Team Performance & On-Time Delivery

Designetics; Holland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Designetics is seeking a Production Lead to guide our production and material handling teams, partnering with the Production Manager to optimize daily workflow and foster a positive culture.

You will drive safety, quality and on-time delivery, coach teams, coordinate scheduling, and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the department.

This full-time role requires at least 5 years in manufacturing, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing or other fast-paced operational environment with increasing responsibilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated track record of fostering a positive work environment and driving employee growth.
• Ability to think strategically and act proactively to address team and department needs and challenges.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Intermediate computer and technology skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production, material flow, and workflow to meet schedule, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Provide day-to-day direction and coaching to production associates and material handlers.
• Adjust work plans in response to changing priorities, staffing levels, or production issues.
• Make day-to-day operational decisions regarding work assignments, staffing allocation, material flow, and production priorities within established guidelines.
• Identify and communicate scheduling risks or concerns to production leadership.
• Prepare and maintain accurate production documentation and records.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align team goals with organizational objectives and implement strategies to achieve them.
• Support onboarding and training of new employees and reinforces standard work practices.
• Provides work direction and coordination for production associates and material handlers.
• Communicates department priorities, operational changes, and performance expectations to team members.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives across the department and organization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Team building

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Designetics is seeking a Production Lead to guide our production and material handling teams, partnering with the Production Manager to optimize daily workflow and foster a positive culture.

You will drive safety, quality and on-time delivery, coach teams, coordinate scheduling, and implement continuous improvement initiatives across the department.

This full-time role requires at least 5 years in manufacturing, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead in a fast-paced environment.