PRODUCTION OPERATOR LEAD
- SALARY RANGE: $23 - $26/hour - DOE
- LOCATION: 2439 Discovery Hills Parkway, Brookshire, TX 77423
- SCHEDULE: 3/2/2/3 - Work 3 Days; Off 2 Days; Work 2 Days; & Off 3 Days ( Every other weekend would be off)
- DAY SHIFT: 6:00am - 6:00pm
- NIGHT SHIFT: 6:00pm - 6:00am
Job Summary Statement:
The Production Lead will play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating production activities within our solar module manufacturing facility. This position requires a hands-on leader who can drive production efficiency, maintain high standards of quality and safety, and support a motivated and productive team.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Team Leadership: Supervise and guide a team of production operators and technicians to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations.
- Production Coordination: Plan and prioritize production tasks to meet production targets and deadlines. Ensure that all activities align with production schedules and quality standards.
- Process Oversight: Monitor production processes and equipment performance to identify and address any issues that may impact efficiency, quality, or safety.
- Training and Development: Provide on-the-job training and support to team members. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Quality Assurance: Implement and enforce quality control procedures to ensure that all products meet or exceed company standards and customer expectations.
- Safety Management: Promote and maintain a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring that all team members follow safety guidelines.
- Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, collaborating with other departments such as Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality Assurance as needed.
- Reporting: Maintain accurate production records and reports. Analyze production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to optimize production processes, reduce waste, and enhance overall efficiency.
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree or relevant technical certification is a plus.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, with at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory role.
- Skills: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team. Proficiency in manufacturing processes and equipment, quality control, and safety standards.
- Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with production software and systems. Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and technical issues.
- Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey information and instructions to team members.
- Able and willing to learn (interface with machine control panels, recognize quality, perform data analytics, troubleshoot issues and problem-solve
- Proficiency in English language skills.
- Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in manufacturing environment, including standing and walking for up to 12 hours per day.
- Ability to lift, push or pull up to 30 lbs.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, bend on occasional basis
- Ability to reach above shoulder and below waist frequently
- Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis
- 20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required