Production Lead Hand

Skagit/Island/Whatcom LaborMax Staffing; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company based in Burlington, WA is seeking a Production Lead Hand to supervise production line operations for solar panels. In this role, you will ensure safety and efficiency, provide training, and perform quality control. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, manufacturing experience, and strong problem-solving skills. This position requires flexibility in shift work, with training on the night shift before transitioning to a 12-hour schedule.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing/production experience required (preferably 2+ years).
• Production supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to work flexible and/or rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned production line section safely and efficiently.
• Supervise a small team of operators.
• Perform quality control as required by work instructions.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Team orientation

Hand-eye coordination

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

What this company offers upon permanent job offer:

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)

401(k)Retirement Plan

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans

Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee PV Panel Purchase Program

You are looking to join a company whose whole mission is to make a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy through the manufacturing of their products. You want to work for a company who understands their employees are the power behind the companys success, who promote this ideology through their workplace culture, and show this through their benefits package, employee development programs, and their actions.

How would you feel to know there is a company that doesnt hide executives or leaders in unreachable offices behind locked doors? Come work with us in the fastest growing industry in the world!

As a Production Lead Hand, you will operate your assigned section of the production line to ensure the safe and efficient production of solar panels. This includes supervising a small team of operators, placement and testing of electrical components, cleaning of finished products, and/or loading of raw materials into machines.

This position will be training on our Night shift (which M-F 10pm to 6am) before transitioning to a 12 hour pitman schedule (6pm - 6am)

Ensure all operations staff are following and executing all operations and equipment safely.

Escalate any safety concern to your Shift Supervisor immediately upon observation.

Oversee and provide constant training and technical assistance to all operation staff ensuring they are following all work instructions and best practices.

Report any defective/non-conforming product or behavior to your Shift Supervisor immediately upon observation.

Perform quality control as required by the work instructions and as instructed by the production and quality leaders and staff.

Ensure traceability of the product and its components through proper use of the Data Collection System, ensuring that the system is always active and functional.

Check and ensure the minimum stock of raw materials in production necessary to fulfill the production schedule, refilling and ordering as required.

Solve the first level of maintenance issues " on production equipment in collaboration with the Maintenance Technician and following all procedures.

Work with the Maintenance Technician to resolve maintenance problems at a higher level.

Meet with the Lead Hands and Shift Supervisors of the previous and subsequent shifts, transferring information about problems and solutions implemented during their shift.

Basic computer skills

Problem-solving skills

Commitment to continuous learning

Ability to work flexible and/or rotating shifts.

Team and customer oriented

Hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and ability to distinguish between colors.

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent

Previous manufacturing/production experience required. (preferably 2+ years)

Production supervisory experience preferred.