Title: Production Lead
Location: Simi Valley, CA
Duration: 6+ Months
Schedule: M F | 1:30pm 10:00pm
Pay Rate: $35 per hour.
Years of Experience (Required): 3 5 years
Must Haves: Strong Communicator, Organization Skills (5S experience), Leadership Experience (2+ years)
Nice to Haves: Lean Manufacturing experience, Project Management experience/skills, Manufacturing experience
Position Summary:
The Production Lead oversees the production area in a variety of complex mechanical and/or electromechanical assembly operations in accordance with company policy and safety procedures. Ensures an effective and accurate production line that minimizes costs and aligns with the unit objectives.
Responsibilities:
Plans, schedules and monitors the production cycle, following company instructions
Oversee daily production operations, ensuring schedules are met and quality standards are maintained.
Train and mentor manufacturing staff, providing guidance on best practices and safety protocols.
Monitor equipment and machinery for any malfunctions, arranging for maintenance or repairs as needed to minimize downtime.
Enforce compliance with company policies and regulatory standards, including health and safety measures.
Analyze production data to identify trends, making adjustments to processes or resources to meet production targets.
Coordinates the efficient movement of production to meet area requirements
Applies process specifications governing the production of product within an assigned cell, records production time and quantity data at the cell
Performs complex precision assembly in accordance with written, visual and verbal instruction
Conducts Inspections of own and /or other associates work to insure correctness in accordance with company and /or customer drawing
Other responsibilities as assigned
Regular, consistent and punctual attendance is required. May need to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and additional hours as necessary
Qualifications:
Experience in planning, scheduling and monitoring production cycles
Capable of performing complex mechanical and/or electromechanical assembly operations
Good organizational skills to lead activities of production cycle
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to analyze and determine methods and procedures
Skilled problem-solver: Exercises judgment, based on previous experience, practices and precedents, to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent
Able to read and interpret company documents, such as safety rules, operating/manufacturing instructions, policies and procedures
Education & Experience:
Education: High School Diploma/Equivalent and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations.
Certifications: Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field
Years Experience: 3 - 5+ years of relevant experience