Coaching, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Corrective Action, Identify Issues, Inventory Levels, Inventory Reports, Lean Manufacturing, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Operations, Mentoring, OSHA, Operations, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Process Improvement, Production Schedule, Production Systems, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Safety Compliance, Safety Training, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Warehousing
Job Title: Production Leader
Department: Manufacturing / Operations
Reports To: Production Manager or Plant Manager
Position Summary
The Production Leader is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations, ensuring production goals, quality standards, safety requirements, and delivery deadlines are consistently met. This role leads production employees, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and maintains an efficient, organized production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and lead production team members during assigned shifts.
- Coordinate daily production schedules to meet customer demand.
- Monitor productivity, efficiency, and quality metrics.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA safety regulations and company policies.
- Train, coach, and mentor production associates.
- Conduct daily shift meetings and communicate production goals.
- Identify production issues and implement corrective actions.
- Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Engineering teams.
- Monitor inventory levels and report material shortages.
- Maintain accurate production records and reports.
- Promote Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Assist with employee performance evaluations and attendance management.
- Support equipment troubleshooting and minimize production downtime.
- Ensure products meet company and customer quality standards.