Production Team Lead

Seal & Design; Town of Clarence (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Seal & Design in New York is seeking a Lead Fabrication Supervisor to direct the shop floor, mentor direct reports, and ensure on-time fabrication. You will monitor KPI’s, manage scheduling with the lead scheduler, review safety and quality, and perform first-piece inspection as needed.

Candidates should have an AA in a technical discipline, experience with MRP software, blueprints, and strong communication. This role offers growth and a competitive hourly pay rate.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a technical discipline and 1-2 years related experience.
• Proficiency with business software and Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, perform basic math, and use hand-held measuring tools.
• Mechanical/technical aptitude with strong communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organization and analytical abilities.
• Adaptability to changing priorities with enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and hold accountable all direct reports.
• Vetting, selection and onboarding processes for new hires.
• Monitor efficiency and productivity to meet or exceed expectations.
• Provide training on equipment and hands-on troubleshooting.
• Communicate daily schedule and priorities via Lead Scheduler.
• Conduct coaching, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Meet or exceed department KPIs; uphold safety, quality, and 5S.
• Utilize MRP software for planning and scheduling; optimize resources.
• Set up jobs to maximize efficiency and quality; manage material usage.
• Ensure materials are available at machine location; perform first-piece inspection when needed.
• Communicate issues with Sales to prevent shipping delays; finalize daily labor reports.
• Operate department equipment and manage inventory movement; enforce safety policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Performance reviews

MRP software

Scheduling

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Communication

Safety compliance

Inventory control

Education

AA in technical discipline

Tools

MRP software

Microsoft Office

Blueprint reading

Job description

LMA - Leads, Manages and holds accountable all direct reports

Actively participates in the vetting, selection and onboarding process

Monitors efficiency and productivity to ensure expectations are met or exceeded

Provides training on equipment

Provides hands-on trouble shooting assistance with department equipment

Communicates the daily schedule and job priorities via Lead Scheduler assignment

Conducts regular coaching (formal and JIT)

Conducts performance reviews and facilitates disciplinary action with area supervisor

Meets or exceeds department KPI’s

Safety, Quality, Efficiency, 5S

• Facilitates continuous improvement processes to create efficiency and reduce costs
• Effectively utilizes MRP software for planning and scheduling, lead scheduler
• Sets up jobs in accordance with departmental needs to ensure maximum efficiency and quality
• Limits over usage of material and labor, managing resources accordingly
• Ensures that all materials are available and ready for fabrication at the machine location
• Performs first-piece inspection for all new fabrication runs, when necessary
• Ensures tooling is maintained and stored properly, moving tooling to put away as needed
• Communicates any issues with Sales that would prevent shipping due dates from being met
• Completes daily labor report with needed updates
• Operates all department equipment/fabrication runs, as needed
• Controls inventory movement and validation in department bin via bin status reconciliation
• Enforces safety policies and practices to ensure culture of health and safety; identifies safety hazards and works with management team on corrective actions
• Involvement throughout the shop as a resource for others, providing expertise to employees when they need direction or answers

Pay Range: $25-28/hour

• Associates 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 programs
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, use simple math and use basic hand-held measuring tools
• Mechanical/technical aptitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow; able to multi-task
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

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