Production Team Lead

Seal & Design Inc; Town of Clarence (NY); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Zusammenfassung

Seal & Design Inc in Town of Clarence, NY seeks a Production Lead to organize daily shifts, monitor productivity, and coach a team of fabricators. You will set up jobs, track KPI boards (Safety, Quality, Efficiency, 5S), and resolve on-floor issues to ensure on-time fabrication.

The role requires an AA in a technical discipline plus 1–2 years related experience, proficiency with MS Office, blueprint reading, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifikationen

• AA in a technical discipline is required.
• 1–2 years related experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency with computer-based business software (MS Office).
• Basic math and measurement proficiency.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.

Aufgaben

• Monitor efficiency and productivity to meet or exceed expectations.
• Provide training and hands-on troubleshooting on equipment.
• Communicate daily production schedule during shift changes and via email.
• Drive team performance with KPI boards (Safety, Quality, Efficiency, 5S) and daily accountability meetings.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Set up jobs aligned with departmental priorities to maximize efficiency and quality.
• Minimize write-offs related to material usage and equipment performance.
• Ensure materials are staged and handling processes are accurate at machines.
• Perform first-piece quality inspections for new fabrication runs as needed.
• Oversee die management, maintenance, storage, and movement.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with Maintenance, Quality, and Scheduling to resolve issues.
• Ensure operational discipline in paperless environment and compliance audits.
• Participate in leadership meetings to align priorities and drive accountability.
• Enforce safety policies and identify hazards with leadership on corrective actions.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Multitasking

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Ausbildung

Associate's degree (AA) in a technical discipline

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Lead, manage and hold team accountable (LMA)

• Monitor efficiency and productivity to ensure expectations are met or exceeded
• Provide training and hands-on troubleshooting assistance on equipment
• Communicate the daily production schedule during shift changes and via email
• Drive team performance with KPI boards (Safety, Quality, Efficiency, and 5S), daily accountability meetings, and assignment of work through lead schedules
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce operational costs
• Set up jobs in alignment with departmental priorities to maximize efficiency and product quality
• Minimize job write-off issues related to material usage and equipment performance
• Ensure all required materials are staged and available at machines prior to fabrication; maintain accurate material handling processes including bin status and returns
• Perform first-piece quality inspections for new fabrication runs, as needed
• Oversee die management, ensuring proper maintenance, storage, and movement
• Serve as an on-floor resource providing guidance, support, and direction across functional areas
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with Maintenance, Quality, and Scheduling to resolve production issues, support downtime planning, and ensure on-time delivery
• Ensure operational discipline by resolving job-related issues within the paperless environment
• Drive compliance by ensuring all employee training is current and required audits (5S, safety, QC layered audits) are completed
• Participate in meetings and collaborate with leadership to align priorities and drive accountability
• Enforce safety policies, proactively identify hazards, and partner with leadership on corrective actions to maintain a strong safety culture

Pay Range: $25-28/hour

Requirements

• Associate's degree (AA) in a technical discipline and 1-2 years related experience, or equivalent
• combination of education and experience
• Proficiency working in a computer-supported environment with business software and Microsoft Office
• Basic math and measurement proficiency
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow;
• able to multi-task

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance