Production Lead — Lean Manufacturing & Evening Shift

ALTEK ELECTRONICS, INC.; Torrington (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Altek Electronics, Inc. in Torrington, CT is seeking a Production Lead to oversee the flow of work in a manufacturing cell.

The role emphasizes leadership, organization, and adherence to Lean manufacturing principles, with duties including coordinating operators, training, and maintaining production schedules. Shift is Monday–Friday, 12:00pm–8:30pm with a 10% shift differential; candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to work with minimal supervision while ensuring

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operators complete job duties on time while maintaining a steady flow of work.
• Support and champion CFM and lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Facilitate the training of employees per Altek’s training requirements.
• Maintain and update the Takt board as necessary.
• Review and understand the production/shipping schedule(s).
• Provide guidance and instruction to operators to improve competence.
• Schedule, conduct, & document meetings with line operators at least twice per week.
• Perform all normal job functions/duties of your area.
• Responsible for understanding & following company, and or manufacturing guidelines/procedures.
• Responsible for product quality as defined by internal and external customers, work instructions, specifications and procedures.
• Responsible for following established safety rules & 6S.
• Monitor associates’ productivity and make adjustments as needed to improve throughput.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Direction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Altek Electronics, Inc. in Torrington, CT is seeking a Production Lead to oversee the flow of work in a manufacturing cell.

The role emphasizes leadership, organization, and adherence to Lean manufacturing principles, with duties including coordinating operators, training, and maintaining production schedules. Shift is Monday–Friday, 12:00pm–8:30pm with a 10% shift differential; candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and be able to work with minimal supervision while ensuring