Production Lead Person

Veritiv Corporation; Sycamore (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veritiv is seeking a Manufacturing Production Lead in Kentucky to coordinate daily production activities, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery. This role provides frontline leadership, supports employee development, and acts as a liaison between production employees and management.

The position requires 3-5 years of related experience and may prefer an Associate/Bachelor’s Degree. Competitive hourly compensation is offered with benefits and opportunities for growth within

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related job experience.
• Experienced in providing leadership to others regarding work related systems, processes, and challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations to meet safety, quality, and productivity objectives.
• Assign work, monitor employee performance, and provide direction to production staff.
• Monitor workflow and address operational issues to minimize downtime and delays.
• Monitor product quality and ensure adherence to established specifications and standards.
• Coordinate with shipping/receiving, maintenance, quality, and management teams to support operational goals.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Safety awareness

Education

Associate/Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Job description

Job Purpose:

The Manufacturing Production Lead is responsible for coordinating and overseeing daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery goals are achieved. This role provides frontline leadership, supports employee development, monitors workflow, and serves as a liaison between production employees and management.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead oversee daily production operations to meet safety, quality, and productivity objectives.
• Assign work, monitor employee performance, and provide direction to production staff.
• Monitor workflow and address operational issues to minimize downtime and production delays.
• Monitor product quality and ensure adherence to established specifications and standards.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• Promote and enforce compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and manufacturing procedures.
• Coordinate with shipping/receiving, maintenance, quality, and management teams to support operational goals.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Hourly range $25 - $26

Work Experience:

• 3-5 years of related job experience.
• Experienced in providing leadership to others regarding work related systems, processes, and challenges.

Education:

• Associate/Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment and around moving equipment.

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.