Production Lead Operator

Job Description
In coordination with Supervisors, support employees in development, motivation, recognition, and disciplinary actions. Is knowledgeable of company policies and procedures, as detailed in the Employee Handbook, SOP’s, Work Instructions, and Quality Policies. Ensure that these policies and procedures are in place in production. Communicate any safety, quality, or production concerns to the Shift Supervisor.
Ensure that the operation of the area or cell equipment is done in accordance with the daily and weekly production plans. Coordinate production priorities across cells or areas. Notify Supervision of any significant deviations from the daily production plan immediately.
Ensure the proper completion of all necessary production and quality documentation, and process SAP transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
In coordination with Supervisors, complete training for hired, transferred, or promoted employees. Ensure that all required training and cross training is completed and documented.
In coordination with Internal Logistics, ensure that all raw materials and components are available to support production requirements.
Ensure that all production equipment is operated in accordance with equipment specifications, SOP’s, and Work Instructions.
Ensure that equipment setup is completed in accordance with the appropriate Work Instructions, and that the First Off process is followed correctly.
Participating in auditing processes, as required. Participate in continuous improvement activities.
Solve smaller technical issues and coordinate with maintenance and/or engineering resources as needed.
Maintain a clean workspace including housekeeping and cleanliness. Ensure that all Materials, Components, Work-in-Process, and Finished Goods are properly identified with labels (per SOP), at all steps in the process. Incorporate 5 S (everything has a place) into the work environment, including storage locations.