Lead

Job Description

Leadership & Team Coordination

• Assign daily tasks and ensure employees understand expectations.
• Conduct shift huddles to communicate goals, safety reminders, and priorities.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and positive work culture.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and support to team members.
• Provides timely, effective written responses to inquiries

Production Flow & Performance Oversight

• Ensure production "Flow" (materials, information, people) runs smoothly.
• Proactively address delays, bottlenecks, and workload changes.
• Monitor hourly performance and update HourbyHour boards and KPI towers.
• Utilize production tools (e.g., MES, production calculators, metrics dashboards).

Quality & Process Compliance

• Review FG Inspection Error reports and take corrective actions.
• Ensure adherence to work instructions, quality standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with QA to resolve material, quality, or equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation and updates.

Safety & 6S Responsibilities

• Conduct 6S audits and ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Enforce PPE and safe work practices.
• Report unsafe conditions or incidents promptly.
• Support ongoing safety initiatives.

Inventory & Order Management

• Monitor raw material and finished goods levels; communicate shortages.
• Ensure accurate order setup (e.g., adjustments, groupings, cutoffs).
• Manage order modifications Past due orders and ensure timely, accurate processing.

Reporting & Administrative Support

• Update production logs, tracking sheets, and department reporting tools.
• Provide performance metrics and reports to Production Supervisors.
• Assist with timekeeping, attendance notes, and performance documentation.
• Contribute input for evaluations and coaching conversations.

Training & Development

• Train new and existing employees in procedures, quality, and safety.
• Support crosstraining efforts to strengthen team flexibility.
• Assist in implementing solutions for performance issues.

Cross-Department Communication

• Communicate effectively with planning, QA, maintenance, and other departments.
• Escalate issues early and clearly to maintain production flow.

Other Duties

• Performs additional duties as assigned, supporting operational needs across various departments.
• Demonstrate flexibility to meet business needs and customer lead times.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Lead experience preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment (door hardware preferred).

Skills

• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, quality, and safety requirements.
• Proficiency with production tools (e.g. Thrive MES,WMS, Excel, ERP).
• Strong problemsolving and organizational skills.
• Ability to read/interpret technical documents.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Requirements

• Ability to lead a diverse team to meet production goals.
• Attention to detail and strong commitment to company standards.
• Ability to work under deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Consistent adherence to safety, quality, and process expectations.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged standing and walking on the production floor.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs (documents or light items).
• Ability to move safely through manufacturing areas.