Production Lead - Laser 2nd shift #hiringnow

The Production Lead has the responsibility to train employees to defined departmental standards, job routings, departmental best practices and company policies. This is a working position and machine operation is required. This job description is intended to be an overview of primary responsibilities for this position. It is expected that tasks and requirements will change from time to time and employees will be asked to respond as needed and within reason. Organizational Relationships and Authority The Production Lead reports directly to the Production Supervisor. There are no direct reports associated with this position. The Production Lead will have the authority to direct work of others whenever the Production Supervisor is not present in the department. They will also have the authority and responsibility to temporarily stop and correct a safety or manufacturing-related concern. Key Responsibilities The primary responsibility of the Production Lead is to prepare employees to perform work expertly. Additional responsibilities include: Provides comprehensive instruction in the operation of all manufacturing equipment within the department. Collaborates to ensure training documents reflect current state processes Receives factory training on all new equipment and technologies Assesses and records employees skills according to established standards Assists in developing assessment tools Monitors and communicates employee progress with supervisors and Training Manager Maintains expert knowledge of all equipment within the department/area of focus Collaborates to effectively solve departmental problems related to machines, tools, staff, materials, processes and systems