Production Lead - Hands-On Leader for Safety & Quality

Ducommun, Inc.; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun, Inc. in Carson, CA is seeking a Production Lead who will model safety and ensure on-time delivery while improving quality and 6S standards. The role focuses on maintaining production flow, resolving issues, and leading a working cell with about 75 percent manufacturing time.

You will assign daily tasks, mentor staff, work with engineering to address process issues, and monitor equipment care. The position requires strong leadership, good communication, and the ability to work overtime

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• One year of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain production flow and inform Operations Manager of problems meeting production goals.
• Identify production delays in order to minimize the overall manufacturing cycle and assign necessary personnel to complete production requirements.
• Assignment of daily work tasks and priorities to employees in the department.
• Resolution of quality, material and work instruction issues.
• Be responsible for and monitor the progress of the daily care and upkeep of equipment and tools used in the work area.
• Lead 6S efforts and set the example for all employees to follow.
• Provide excellent workmanship guidance, direction and promote employee involvement in improvement programs and support of Company goals.
• Work with the engineering staff to resolve process and quality issues.
• Provide training to employees as required.
• Represent and advocate for the Company by following and enforcing the documented Company policies.
• Track employee performance over the evaluation period in order to provide substantive input into the annual evaluation documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Read drawings

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ducommun, Inc. in Carson, CA is seeking a Production Lead who will model safety and ensure on-time delivery while improving quality and 6S standards. The role focuses on maintaining production flow, resolving issues, and leading a working cell with about 75 percent manufacturing time.

You will assign daily tasks, mentor staff, work with engineering to address process issues, and monitor equipment care. The position requires strong leadership, good communication, and the ability to work overtime