Senior Lead, Production

ATC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ATC is seeking a Production Senior Lead to oversee production personnel, processes and performance against safety, quality, delivery and cost targets. The role requires practical leadership, problem-solving, and hands-on supervision in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include supervising up to 120 employees, ensuring compliance with TS16949 and ISO 14001 standards, coordinating training, monitoring equipment and material usage, and driving continuous improvement through lean

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required, with 3 years of leadership in manufacturing.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervision and oversee activities in area of responsibility.
• Ensure compliance with policies, rules, and procedures.
• Maintain safety of personnel, processes, and equipment.
• Lead lean initiatives to improve productivity and quality.
• Manage timekeeping, scheduling, and manpower.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

The Production Sr Lead Person is responsible for production personnel, processes, and performance to safety, quality, delivery, and cost standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the supervision of personnel and is responsible for the activities in their area of responsibility.
• Assures that established policies, rules, regulations, and procedures are followed.
• Responsible for the safety of personnel, processes, equipment, and housekeeping of the area.
• Responsible for ensuring all processes, equipment, and personnel are meeting quality standards.
• Ensures training and cross-training is conducted, effective, and training records are maintained.
• Assists Supervisor with employee development and administrative duties.
• Assists Supervisor with timekeeping by verifying accuracy of clock punches, reconciling time-clock exceptions and performing inter-departmental time transfers.
• Assists Supervisor with employee scheduling and assignment of manpower to meet production schedules and cost targets.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all processes and equipment in area of responsibility.
• Leads operational efficiency by reviewing manpower and equipment requirements based on production needs.
• Reports and follows up on all process and equipment problems.
• Troubleshoots problems and participates in problem solving teams.
• Identifies, recommends, and assists in the implementation of measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, quality of product, and productivity using lean manufacturing techniques.
• Monitors and controls consumption of materials and supplies to ensure utilized appropriately and within cost targets.
• Verifies correct identification, handling, and storage of products and materials.
• Coordinates and maintains visual controls used within production areas.
• Responsible for ensuring adherence to the policies and procedures of the quality standard TS16949 and environmental ISO 14001 standard.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Assists in the supervision of up to 120 employees. Provides direct leadership to team leaders and associated team members. Supports Supervisor in daily responsibilities including training employees; planning, assigning, improving, and directing work; coaching, mentoring, and recognition for employees; addressing concerns and resolving problems; managing Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); Minimum three years’ experience in leadership in a manufacturing or production environment. Leadership experience, higher education/training; and/or equivalent combination of experience and education. An understanding of concepts for lean manufacturing.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups. Ability to communicate effectively with oral and written communication including telephone conversation.

Computer Skills

Ability to operate proficiently a PC computer; use effectively word processing, spreadsheet and database software applications. Ability to draft and format memos, emails, spreadsheets, and graphs. Ability to navigate and perform duties in enterprise ERP and timekeeping software systems.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to interpret company and departmental financial data.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands/fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ATC Drivetrain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)