Production Shift Lead

Aventure Staffing; Estherville (IA); On-site; USD 29,618 - 30,996; Full time

Job summary

Aventure Staffing is assisting a client in Estherville, Iowa to hire a Production Lead for the 2nd shift (2:30 p.m.–11 p.m.). This is a direct hire opportunity, with pay of $21.50–$22.50 per hour based on experience.

The role involves supervising cable assembly, coordinating daily tasks, and ensuring orders meet quality and due dates. The ideal candidate has at least one year in production/manufacturing and at least six months in a lead or delegation role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year in production/manufacturing environment.
• Six months in a lead position or role requiring delegation of duties and work assignments.
• Ability to use ERP system and basic computer software.

Responsibilities

• Cable assembly and ensuring orders meet quality standards, specs and due dates.
• Assigning daily work duties to staff and supervising production tasks.
• Update production schedule and communicate changes as required.
• Train new and existing employees on assembly techniques.
• Monitor labor costs by tracking staffing and hours worked.
• Verify orders entered by sales and follow up for corrections.
• Maintain tools and equipment and ensure safety standards.
• Test cables and coordinate with other departments for process improvements.

Skills

Lead experience

Production

Communication

ERP system

Cable assembly

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Production Shift Lead Pay: $21.50-22.50/hour DOE 2nd Shift, 2:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Job Summary

Aventure Staffing is working with a company in Estherville, Iowa to hire a Production Lead on 2nd shift. This is a Direct Hire Opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Cable assembly
• assigning daily work duties to staff, and ensuring orders are completed according to quality standards, specifications, and due dates.
• Assisting with the supervision of production staff as needed when the supervisor is not present.
• Updating production schedule as required or directed.
• Training new and existing employees on efficient production assembly techniques.
• Communicating and enforcing company policies and procedures with the team.
• Working with the supervisor to maintain expected labor costs by monitoring staffing, hours worked, and overtime.
• Verifying that orders entered by sales are accurate, and following up with any necessary corrections or clarifications to ensure customer needs are met.
• Maintaining tools and equipment.
• Test cables as needed.
• Maintaining department safety standards.
• Participating in establishing process and quality improvements in the PDU production area.
• Coordinating and motivating employees individually and as a team to meet department and company goals.
• Assisting with special projects from other production cells or departments (e.g., warehouse, quality, engineering, or operations).
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for acting as a working lead, supervising the daily assignment of work tasks to PDU Cables production employees, and ensuring employees are compliant with company policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of previous experience working in a production assembly/manufacturing environment.
• Six (6) months of experience in a lead position or a position requiring the delegation of duties and work assignments.

Job Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Minimum of one (1) year of previous experience working in a production/manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of the company’s enterprise resource management system.
• Ability to understand, communicate, and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with co-workers and management.
• Ability to follow as well as provide effective written and verbal job instructions.
• Must be able to properly differentiate and identify a wide range of colors used in the power cables/wire/conduit.
• Solid comprehension and experience with proper and safe use of automatic equipment and hand tools.
• Ability to assemble cable orders using established guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to identify bottlenecks in the production flow and work with the team to clear them quickly and effectively.
• This includes the Lead performing the physical work with the production staff.
• Able to effectively use basic computer software systems for cable testing, email, and ERP system data entry.
• Ability to perform basic mathematics involved in work orders.
• Ability to communicate department staffing, tooling, and material needs both verbally and in writing to the supervisor or manager.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 1-75 lbs. (intermittent basis). All heavy lifting requires following a process that involves using a mechanical assist, adhering to team lifting standard procedures, and complying with all safety requirements.
• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, and turn consistently throughout the day.
• Must have dexterity and strength in both hands to lift/push/pull, grasp, hold, and squeeze power tools and component parts consistently for 6-8 hours throughout the day.
• Must be able to stand consistently for 6-8 hours throughout the day.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment as a team and independently.

Compensation

$21.50 to 22.50 per hour, based on experience.