Production Lead MD

Nixon Medical; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nixon Medical in Beltsville, MD is seeking a Production Lead to monitor and expedite workflow, train Associates, and promote safety and housekeeping standards. You will substitute for absentee team members and support leadership in meeting targets.

You will actively participate in continuous improvement efforts and work closely with Production Management to resolve workflow concerns and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and expedites workflow in the production area and makes adjustments when necessary.
• Receives and answers questions from Associates about production processes or equipment operation.
• Encourages teamwork and serves as a leadership resource with knowledge, motivation, support and advice.
• Operates machines on the production line to substitute for absentee Associates.
• Proactively communicates with Production Management on workflow concerns and offers solutions.
• Assists Production Management in setting targets and monitoring productivity and quality standards.
• Assists Production Managers in monitoring productivity and quality standards.
• Promotes safety awareness by demonstrating safety standards and escalating concerns as needed.
• Ensures general housekeeping standards are met prior to shift changes.
• Maintains a clean, organized area to meet HLAC standards and serve as a showplace.
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Standard Work, Hour by Hour, SQDC).
• Trains Associates on essential job functions in their area.
• Promotes a positive work environment aligned with Nixon’s core values.
• Performs activities of Associates he/she leads in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs the duties of the Production Manager in his/her absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Description

• Monitors and expedites the work flow in the production area and makes adjustments when necessary.
• Receives and answers questions from Associates pertaining to production processes or equipment operation.
• Encourages teamwork and serves as a leadership resource to team members, providing knowledge experience, motivation, support and advice.
• Operates machines on production line to substitute for absentee Associates.
• Proactively communicates with Production Management on workflow concerns and offers solutions to resolve.
• Assists Production Management in setting targets and monitoring productivity and quality standards.
• Assists the Production Managers in monitoring productivity and quality standards.
• Promotes safety awareness by demonstrating all safety standards, ensuring compliance and escalates concerns to Production Management as needed.
• Ensures that general housekeeping standards are met prior to shift changes.
• Manages a clean and organized area to maintain HLAC standards and ensure that it serves as a “show place” for our customers and associates.
• Actively participates and supports continuous improvement initiatives; e.g. 5S, Standard Work, Hour by Hour and SQDC Boards.
• Trains Associates on all essential job functions of their assigned area.
• Promotes a positive work environment that is aligned with Nixon’s core values.
• Performs activities of Associates he or she is leading in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs the duties of the Production Manager in his/her absence.
• Performs other duties as assigned.