Production Lead & Process Improvement

Valence Surface Technologies; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Valence Surface Technologies in Camden, AR seeks a dedicated manufacturing professional to organize order flow, communicate with customer service, and coordinate schedules across shifts. The role focuses on maintaining inventories, documentation, and achieving production goals while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Applicants should have at least 6 months of manufacturing experience and basic Microsoft Office skills, with a strong emphasis on reliability, safety, and teamwork in a

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or GED preferred.
• Experience: 6+ months in manufacturing.
• Computer Skills: Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Organizes assigned area to ensure ready access to and knowledge of all orders currently in process on a daily work basis
• Effectively communicates with customer service regarding work that is in the area or coming to the area for processing
• Works closely with Production Manager and Supervisor on other shifts/departments to determine daily, weekly, and monthly work schedules
• Mantsains schedule and discusses labor needs as workload changes
• Maintains the inventory levels and supplies, communicating back to purchasing if/as required
• Maintains and monitors appropriate documentation on all orders
• Organizes work to be done and assigns accordingly, follows dashboard requirements to meet and exceed customer expectations
• Works with supervisor and manager to resolve problems as needed
• Trains employees and monitors their performance
• Resolves technical problems and challenges by involving the appropriate people in order to keep production moving, to meet/exceed customer expectations
• Works with the appropriate personnel and participates in continuous improvement activities always looking for new ways to do the job with eye to reducing cost, streamlining processes, and increasing throughput Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Accountability

Active Listening

Applied Learning

Assertiveness

Change Management

Communication (Oral)

Communication (Written)

Coaching & Development

Judgment

Leadership

Conflict Resolution

Relationship Building

Safety Awareness

Problem Solving

Reliability

Customer Oriented

Honesty / Integrity

Decision Making

Delegating Responsibility

Self Motivated

Time Management

Goal Oriented

Technical Aptitude

Ethical

Education

High School GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Valence Surface Technologies in Camden, AR seeks a dedicated manufacturing professional to organize order flow, communicate with customer service, and coordinate schedules across shifts. The role focuses on maintaining inventories, documentation, and achieving production goals while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Applicants should have at least 6 months of manufacturing experience and basic Microsoft Office skills, with a strong emphasis on reliability, safety, and teamwork in a