Production Lead

Production Lead

We are searching for an experienced Production Lead at our Mankato, MN facility.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee hourly output of quality parts and services in assigned areas in accordance with the production plan and customer expectations. Create a culture of continuous improvement through the implementation of improvement ideas and the development of team members. Lead by example and always ensure a safe and respectful work environment.

Minimum requirements are strong attendance and 6 months in paint and/or assembly.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise the daily output of 5-10 team members
• Keep daily production on track to the plan and respond to recover when off track
• Fill in for absent team members
• Ensure the output of high-quality parts and services and that standards are being adhered to by all team members
• Understand and promote the Senneca mission and values at all times and ensure that safety policies and procedures are
• being followed
• Ensure respectful behavior and communication among all team members at all times
• Lead and conduct start-up meetings and other events as needed
• Participate in the continual development and training of all team members
• Ensure that change for the better is always happening (improving the business)
• Support and encourage the creation and implementation of continuous improvement ideas among team members
• Understand and continually teach the principles of 5S and waste elimination
• Build a high-performance worksite
• Use daily one on one interactions to continually develop team members
• Ensure that best practices are being maintained, sustained, and improved
• Lead or participate in improvement events
• Be available to work flexible hours as necessary
• Get results by working effectively with, and bringing out the best, in team members
• Be aware of, and escalate any personnel issues to Supervisor and HR representative
• Participate in tracking daily attendance and other performance metrics
• Coordinate with and assist other team leaders
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Behaviors:

• Positive attitude
• Ability to teach others
• Process thinker
• Continual learner
• Mastery of 5S, waste elimination, and other lean principles
• Knowledge of ERP system
• Problem solving root cause analysis and corrective action (5 whys)
• Flexible and adaptable to frequent change
• In depth knowledge of assigned product lines and processes
• Fluent in English; Bi-Lingual in English/Spanish Preferred, but not required
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional groups such as engineering, sales, etc.
• Microsoft office
• Change agent/management skills
• Good interpersonal skills (getting along with others)
• Ability to lead team to strong results and achieve results requiring teamwork
• Customer focus All employees will support the organization’s mission and vision by exhibiting the following behaviors:
• Trust: Demonstrate belief in others
• Fun: Create an environment of fun and recognition
• Respect: Genuinely value everyone
• Openness: Provide access to people and information
• Growth: Improve continuously
• Service: Give of yourself
• Follow all company policies (Attendance, No Tobacco Products in facility, Illegal Drug & Alcohol, Personal Appearance,
• Personal Electronic Devices, etc.)

Required Training & Safety Equipment:

• 5S
• 7 Wastes (WORMPIC)
• EDGE training method
• Safety Glasses on shop floor at all times
• Safety shoes on shop floor at all times
• Hearing protection where appropriate
• Gloves when handling heavy, sharp, or otherwise dangerous materials
• Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Exposure to production shop conditions; including moving mechanical equipment, and exposure to various fumes, heat, cold, and irritants.
• The noise level can be high due to operation of production equipment.
• Proper clothing attire must be worn. No torn clothes/excessively dirty clothes shall be worn during working hours. No dangerous loose clothing shall be worn including clothes with rips or holes. Long hair must be pulled back during work hours.
• Employees are expected to exercise proper hygiene.
• No loose-fitting jewelry can be worn for safety purposes of the operator.
• Sit, walk, and stand for eight or more hours
• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.

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Hourly, Non-Exempt

Hourly Wage

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

**Please no Third-party candidates or phone calls**