Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
The Production Lead is responsible for overseeing and achieving daily production goals. They should follow the daily activities of the production area to ensure that volume, cost, waste, and quality standards are achieved. Apply lean manufacturing knowledge to monitor production activity, identify process problems, troubleshoot causes, and develop solutions.
Job Duties
- Provide the Production Team with direction by setting their goals clearly and the expectations for performance.
- Execute production schedules that meet customer demand while optimizing resources.
- Utilize Six Sigma principles to identify opportunities for process improvement, reduce defects, and increase efficiency.
- Monitor and manage production costs and identify areas for cost reduction.
- Train and develop production team members to improve their skills and performance.
- Create reports on the production performance that includes key metrics and KPI’s.
- Promote a safety culture and drive a culture of continuous improvement.
Job Qualifications
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Bottero Horizontal Glass Cutting Table knowledge
- Cool Temper Horizontal Tempering Furnace knowledge
- Bilingual: English-Spanish Preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with Six Sigma methodologies preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production management software.