Production Lead-Die Care

Full-Time Non-Exempt Role and Responsibilities _*The Production Lead*_ _*Die cutting position is responsible for the general safe operation, adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), care and maintenance and overall productivity of multiple die cutting machines on the production floor.
This position requires the person be able to effectively lead and hold accountable a small team of Technicians and/or Operators, report on quarterly shift and daily goals, as well as rapidly address routine production issues and tasks to ensure machine up-time is maximized throughout the work centers and efficiencies are met while maintaining expected quality and safety standards.
*_ *Responsibilities:* * Comply and follow food safety and workplace safety policies.
* Comply with good manufacturing practices.
* Provide employees with instruction on how to properly perform their task.
* Maintain work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
* Ensure team maintains strict adherence to established processes and production schedule to ensure proper BOMs.
* Performs duties of workers supervised, as needed.
* Report defective materials or questionable conditions to supervisors/Quality Control.
* Completes tasks as directed with minimum supervision.
* Update production metrics daily.
* Report safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
* Ensure production equipment/personnel is performing to standard expectations to maximize up-time.
* Provide guidance to technicians and operators while maintaining quality standards.
* Communicate professionally at all levels of the organization.
* Be first point of contact for employee relations or questions.
* Support line/production flow performance.
* Strive to continuously improve process and procedures, including die care.
* Relieve and/or assign workers for breaks.
* Ensure Proper handoff occurs within department to next shift.
* Detect faulty operations, defective material, and unusual operations and report through the maintenance work order process.
*Qualifications:* * *Demonstrate proficiency in performing job functions of Production packer, Die Cutting Operators, and some duties of tech.
* * *Have 3 years of machine operator experience with die cutters specifically in paper industry.
* * *Have at least 1 year experience with die care and maintenance.
* * *Have some leadership experience and experience fostering team cooperation for a large group of employees.
* * *Have some mechanical aptitude: skills include, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, troubleshooting and repair of production machines.
* * *Can navigate computer systems and type/data entry.
* * *Can climb ladders and/or stairs.
* * *Are able to stand for an 8 – 12-hour shift.
* * *Are able to lift up to 50 pounds throughout the day.
* * *Are able to work in a fast-paced, repetitive, and team-oriented environment.
* * *Can Perform basic visual quality inspection of finished goods.
* * *Must be capable of cleaning with chemicals using protective gear.
* * *Can Professionally communicate at all levels.
* Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.
00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) 5% Match * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Opportunities for advancement * Paid time off * Retirement plan * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Morning shift * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person