Second Shift Production Lead

Nystrom; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Minneapolis is seeking a Production Coordinator to manage daily production schedules and ensure quality compliance. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, be detail-oriented, and have mechanical skills. Responsibilities include overseeing employee assignments, performing quality checks, and maintaining safety standards. This position requires the ability to work proactively within a team environment.

Qualifications

• Detail and quality oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Self-motivated.
• Quick learner.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production schedule through assigned work areas.
• Ensure compliance to standard work for manufacturing.
• Validate production orders and documentation accuracy.
• Perform frequency quality checks.
• Maintain clean and organized work area.

Skills

Ability to read tape measurer, protractor and vernier caliper

Well organized

Leads by example

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Proactive

Capable of reading blueprints

Comfortable with power tools/manual tools

Able to lift up to 50 pounds

Education

High school or GED education

Job description

Works closely with production supervisor/manager in coordinating throughput and staff. This would include keeping track of production orders through the daily production schedule, keeping work synchronized and making sure all documentation released to the shop flow is thorough and accurate. Helps with the setup of equipment. Performs quality checks and routine preventative maintenance. Work with team members to maximize efficiency using the Lean Principles.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage daily production schedule through the work area(s) assigned
• Keep work synchronized in order to maintain constant flow
• Manage employee work assignments and provide ongoing oversight to ensure productivity and focus
• Ensure compliance to standard work for manufacturing processes in the work area(s) assigned
• Validate that production orders / documentation is accurate
• Be aware of production runs to ensure the correct parts are made
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Perform frequent quality checks
• Perform daily preventive maintenance
• Work within all safety guidelines
• Cross-train on relevant equipment / processes in the area
• Keep workstations fully stocked with materials
• Maintain kanbans and visual standards
• Aid in identification of problems, escalating issues and concerns to the next level of support as needed
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUREMENTS

• Ability to read tape measurer, protractor and vernier caliper
• Well organized
• Leads by example (good attendance, positive attitude, high quality, high performance)
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects
• Is non-discriminatory and can work with a diverse workforce
• Is proactive – Constantly thinking of ways to improve processes
• Capable of reading blueprints
• Comfortable with power tools/manual tools
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• High school or GED education

ATTRIBUTES

• Must be detail and quality oriented with strong organizational skills
• Mechanically inclined
• Self-Motivated
• Quick learner

PERFORMANCE MEASURES:

• Safety – Follows all safety rules
• Quality – Ensures only high quality products leave the plant
• Productivity – Meets expectations of job
• Job Knowledge – Learns quickly and understands all processes within the value stream
• Attendance – Meets required attendance policies
• Initiative – Looks for opportunities to improve processes
• Teamwork – Works well with team members and other areas