BT Production Group Lead 

Summary 

A BT Production Group Lead will assist the BT Supervisor with the day-to-day functions of BlazeTech. They plan, organize, and recommend strategies in ensuring that the product is developed successfully, in accordance with all specifications. 

Responsibilities 

• Identify individual areas of growth for team members and coach, lead, motivate and reward. 
• Report team development and activities to management staff and submitting ideas to increase productivity of the teams. 
• Ensure work is performed safely, including that team members wear prescribed safety equipment, and use tools safely. 
• With the supervisor's help, develop and carryout training plans for employees. 
• Ensure jobs are running as necessary to meet proper cycle time and/or product quality specifications. 
• Develop (with Supervisor) a daily schedule for product & assign manning to meet these needs. 
• Fill-in as supervisor when Supervisor is absent. 
• Work with other members of management and the HR department to coordinate the appropriate provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). 
• Provide proper care and maintenance of company property, including but not limited to office, computer, and telephone equipment. 
• Other duties as required. 

Qualifications/Skills: 

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience  
• Prior experience in team leadership and development preferred. 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required. 
• Solid computer skills strongly preferred, ideally with intermediate skills in Excel and Outlook. 
• Requires some physical ability such as moderate lifting, working on ladders and in lift platforms, working outside, carrying equipment weighing 50 lbs. or more. 
• Flexible with work schedule and assignment to meet demand and or schedule. 
• Requires possessing a valid driver's license. 

Education and Licensing 

• High school diploma or equivalent is required  
• Associates Degree in manufacturing or a related field preferred  

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Paid Life/ADD
• Voluntary Life/ADD
• Dependent Life/ADD
• 401k with Employer Match
• Vacation
• Personal Time

*Watchfire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. 

*Legal authorization to work in the US required. We will not consider candidates who need sponsorship, now or in the future, to be legally employed in the US.  No H1B, OPT, CPT or other “temporary work authorization” candidates will be considered.