Line Lead
Location: Kernersville, NC
Shift: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift
Pay: $17-$19
Job Summary:
The Lead plays a critical role in overseeing daily operations on the production floor while actively participating in core tasks such as sewing, filling, and packing. This role ensures that safety protocols, quality standards, and productivity goals are consistently met. The Team Leader is responsible for managing machine performance, process control, material availability, and personnel coordination. They serve as the first line of support for production changeovers, quality checklists, machine parameter adjustments, and basic maintenance.
Essential Functions
Machines:
- Take charge of securing the proper use and maintenance of machines, defining parameters, and conducting the 1st level of maintenance and necessary adjustments.
- Monitor machine performance and promptly address any deviations or issues to minimize downtime and optimize productivity.
Process:
- Exercise strict control over production processes and adhere to planned parameters and schedules.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of production processes.
- Ensure compliance with safety protocols and secure the safety of the entire production process.
- Collaborate with the production supervisor to optimize and monitor equipment performance, ensuring a safe and efficient production process.
Materials:
- Guarantee the availability of materials on the production line as per the planned schedule, especially during article changes.
- Perform thorough quality checks on materials to ensure they meet the required standards.
Quality:
- Take full ownership of maintaining and securing the quality of products throughout the production process.
- Conduct regular CHECK LIST inspections at agreed frequencies to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Collect data on internal defects and work collaboratively with the team to implement corrective actions.
People:
- Provide comprehensive training to team members on safety and quality requirements pertaining to their respective positions.
- Monitor and enforce adherence to safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
- Lead and motivate the production team, fostering a positive and cohesive work environment.
- Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members and ensure smooth coordination among team members.
- Provide continuous support and training to team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or certifications in manufacturing or related fields is a plus or equivalent experience.
- Proven experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 1 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Strong technical knowledge of production machinery and processes.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to optimize processes for efficiency.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to lead and engage the team.
- Proficient in reading and speaking English.
- Familiarity with relevant software applications, such as MS Office Suite
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