Team Lead (Indirect)

Pure Fishing; Mendota (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Fishing in Mendota, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Team Lead for the RAM shift (5AM–3/4PM). You will monitor operations, adjust processes to improve efficiency, and support the team to meet production standards.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years related manufacturing experience, a high school diploma, and be capable of lifting, standing, and working in a noisy environment; you will lead shift meetings, coordinate work orders, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of related manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to lift and move objects; stand for long periods.
• Participate in Safety Committee and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operations to meet production standards.
• Adjust assembly/processes to improve efficiencies.
• Lead shift meetings and coordinate work orders.
• Provide training and support to new employees.
• Maintain 5-S and audits; ensure quality and safety.
• Report issues to Supervisor and maintain good housekeeping.

Skills

Shift scheduling

Team coordination

Lead shift meetings

Safety compliance

Training new employees

Continuous Improvement

Quality audits

Communication

Housekeeping

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About Pure Fishing

Pure Fishing is a global leader in the fishing tackle industry, with a portfolio of iconic brands that includes Abu Garcia®, Berkley®, Fenwick®, Frabill®, PENN®, Pflueger®, Plano®, Savage Gear®, Shakespeare®, SpiderWire®, Ugly Stik®, and many more.

The brands that came together to form Pure Fishing were founded by inventors and innovators responsible for many of the advancements in the fishing tackle industry that anglers worldwide benefit from today.

Our team of industry-leading experts and our global network of operations and innovation hubs strive to find those next innovations and produce world-class products designed to delight our consumers, strengthen business for our customers, and build love for our brands globally.

But to us fishing is not just about business, it is about time shared with family and friends, for some the peace derived from time on the water or for others the thrill of the battle and satisfaction of the earned triumph, and for all that feeling you get with every catch.

We are a passionate team hungry to win while dedicated to creating memorable experiences with our brands and products and helping anglers everywhere have more fun catching more fish.

We want your next day on the water to be your best day on the water.

At Pure Fishing we have high expectations for Execution, we strive to Empower our people every day, expect and encourage Authenticity.

The Mendota Team is looking for a Manufacturing Team Lead for the RAM Shift 5AM-3/4PM

What you will do:

The team Lead is responsible for monitoring the operations to ensure that all operation standards are met.

The Team Lead adjusts the assembly or production process to improve the overall efficiencies.

The Lead Assembler supports shift Production Coordinator and all team members.

This position requires you to be on your feet for most of the day.

The employee may have to lift objects/equipment occasionally on the floor individually or as a team.

Physical movements necessary to perform this job are pushing, pulling, and bending.

The ideal candidate will have:

• -Schedule Shift Daily


• -Check in employees at start of shift/conduct morning meetings


• -Plan assembler breaks


• -Relieve assemblers as needed


• -Coordinate Work Order Changes


• Pod Layout


• Hour by Hour board update


• Schedule board update Office and at Press


• -Lead shift meetings


• -Reconcile work orders (Print W.O. and labels


• -Assure manufacturing processes are running efficiently, seek resolution when deficiencies are found, and maintain production standards


• -Communicate all production, equipment, and personnel issues, problems etc. to Supervisor


• -Follow Code of Conduct standards and plant policies


• -Carry out all job duties safely using common sense and by following safety policies and procedures


• -Provide and support efficient training of new employees


• -Required to participate in Continuous Improvement Team meetings


• -Follow written and verbal instructions on procedures (assembly, packing, inspection, etc.)


• -End of Shift reporting


• Complete attendance tracker


• Record and report scrap


• Complete daily metrics


• -Provide a safe work environment and investigate and help resolve any safety incident


• -Required to be active part of Safety Committee


• -Cooperate with fellow members and work as part of a team


• -Maintain good housekeeping of work and break areas


• -Approve quality and ensure correct product build at start of job


• -Daily 5-s audits, Weekly BBS audit and Daily Quality audits


• -Must be able to fill out Safety and Quality alerts


• -Other Duties as assigned


• -High School Diploma required and/or equivalent work experience


• -Requires a minimum of one to three years of related experience

Additional qualifications that will help you be successful in this role

• -Shift is normally Monday-Thursday with occasional Fridays


• -Shift times can vary due to business needs


• -Plano Molding Sandwich and Mendota operates 24/7


• -Employees work indoors in a temperature-controlled are


• -Employees will often be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels


• -Employees will need to be alert/attentive to heavy machinery on the manufacturing floor (e.g., forklifts, hot stampers)


• -Are sometimes exposed to contaminants


• -Must wear safety attire or protective gear daily

Travel:

• -May require some travel to other Illinois facilities