Production Lead

Support in supervising, managing, and coordinating the work activities of the production team to ensure efficient processing of work orders following quality standards.

• Adhere to our safety policy, follow the Safety Absolutes, and promote safety at all times.
• Maintain and promote Spectrum's standards of conduct at all times.
• Uphold and promote the vision and core values of Spectrum Plastics Group.
• Work closely with the Production Manager to follow production schedules and manage the production process.
•  Assign daily work tasks to team members according to the production schedule and ensure that production orders meet quality and lead-time requirements.
• Support the production team of operators and packers using practical management of extrusion machines and packaging processes.
• Ensure that employees adhere to established procedures and product quality standards and drive continuous improvements on the shop floor.
• Review, control, and maintain records of scrap, line efficiencies, and quality of production orders daily.
• Work as a team with other production groups.
• Anticipate and determine the causes of production delays and take appropriate action to meet production deadlines.
• Manage labor needs and schedules to ensure production runs smoothly while verifying that hours worked are accurately recorded in the system.
• Ensures all production employees are properly trained and submit all appropriate training documentation to HR.
• Ensures employee growth and development and the ability to meet Spectrum Plastics Group performance standards.
• Treats all employees with respect and reports any anomalies detected within their group or any other group.
• Ensures all emails are responded to in a timely manner and that meetings are confirmed to ensure projects are completed on time.
• Uses Paycom software to make changes to employee timecards and approve vacation time.
• Perform other duties as needed and as specified by the management team.
• Attend all supervisory meetings, either in person or by phone. (Attendance at meetings is required to communicate announcements and discuss team performance.)
• Compliance with all SPG policies and Code of Conduct standards.
• Responsible for understanding and complying with all SPG and Dupont safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible for recognizing and reporting safety hazards and early reporting of work-related pain/injury.
• The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

• Experience in a related field.
• Ability to use MS Office and work in ERP systems.
• Previous experience in the plastics industry is preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Ability to apply knowledge to daily job functions using pre-established guidelines and instructions in a constantly changing production environment.
• Accuracy, diligence, attention to detail, and thoroughness.
• Computer proficiency.
• Proficient communication skills in both English and Spanish.
• Ability to understand and comply with company safety and quality standards.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Background in medical devices is preferred.
• 10 years of experience directly related to equipment supervision.