Production Lead

Position Summary:

Accountable for general operation and efficiencies of production operation in assigned area.

Location:

Blytheville, AR Reports to:

Production Supervisor Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for assuring all EHS policies are being followed in production area and production line. Responsible for ensuring assigned production area meets all EHS requirements. Responsible for conducting inspections of production area. Work closely with safety departments on maintain safety supplies in area and training personnel on EHS procedures. Capable and knowledgeable of all production and packaging equipment. Help to ensure production targets are achieved. Responsible for assuring all quality policies are being followed. Work closely with quality department on batch sheets, classifying materials, and all quality matters. Responsible for working closely with maintenance department to ensure equipment is being maintained. Responsible for ensuring effective and timely cleanout. Lead packaging personnel and production personnel in assigned area. Assist in training and monitoring of staff performance. Work with production supervisor to manage staffing assignments of designated area. Provide effective training to all new and existing staff.

Job Requirements/Capabilities:

Regularly required to remain in stationary position for prolonged periods of time. Occasionally required to move around plant site. Regularly lift and/or move objects 5-50 lbs. Occasionally lift and/or move objects more than 100 lbs. Requires frequent bending, reaching, squatting pulling, and pushing. Certified to operate a forklift. Confined space entry. Knowledge of all EHS and Quality policies. Have the ability to train other personnel. Capable of following written and verbal instruction in English. Capable of using tools and training others in their use. Possess a working knowledge of math and communication skills as it pertains to assigned task. Building evaluation qualification.

Education:

High School Diploma/GED