Lead Operator

The Production Lead is responsible to assist and / or represent the Supervisor by coordinating activities of production workers.

Requirements

• Inspects products to verify conformance to specifications and directs setup & adjustments of machines.
• Interprets company policies, specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
• Monitors workers participation to ensure the training provided is being put into use and to see if any additional training is needed.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves problems or assists workers in solving problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintains production records and distributes reports to appropriate personnel.
• Performs activities of workers within the department.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs other job duties and assignments as requested or as business needs require.
• Assists / fill-in for Production Supervisor when needed.