Lead Production Associate

Job Title

 

 Lead Production Associate

Position Location

 

Grand Prairie, TX

 

Pay/hours for position

 

 $30/ hr

3:00 PM- 11:00 PM

Requirements of position

 

Required Skills and Qualifications:

•          Able to utilize math to perform basic weights for formulas.

•          Able to read and interpret directions and order details.

•          Able to communicate both in writing and verbally.

•          Proficient in all of the plant equipment or equivalent work experience. 

•          5+ Years Plant experience.

 

Education and Experience:

•          High School Diploma or equivalent. 

 

Physical Requirements: 

 

•          Must pass pre-employment physical. 

•          Lift:   Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of 60 pounds. 

•          Push/Pull:  Must be able to push/pull 55 pounds. 

•          Stand:  Must be able to stand 80% - 85% of the day. 

•          Sitting:  Must be able to sit 5%  of the day. 

•          Twisting/Bending:  Must be able to twist/bend 20% of the day. 

•          Squatting, Climbing and/or Crawling:  Must be able to squat/climb/crawl 10% of the day. 

 

 

 

 

Responsibilities of position

 

 Machine Operation and Order Fulfillment:

•          Provide Backup to production staff of Preparing Materials Needed for Order. 

•          Lead Production Associate is focused on 5 to 8 pieces of equipment to ensure fulfillment of the following duties:

o           Review Order and list of materials and utilize RF Gun to locate and pick the materials.

o          Review order and weigh materials based on order needs - input information into machine that will prepare the batch.

o          Startup machinery, review production schedule, load bags into machine and work with batcher to determine when to run the machine. 

o          Ensure safety protocols are always followed.

 

Housekeeping:

•          Ensure proper housekeeping and maintenance of worksite - Sweeping, vacuuming, removing packing materials/debris and equipment cleaning.

 

Staging and Shift Handoff:

•          Prepare materials for next shift to ensure smooth transition and handoff with minimal downtime.

•          Provide shift summary report that includes productivity, downtime, and quality concerns. 

 

Quality Control:

•          Ensure team is utilizing raw materials that are not expired and follow correct formulas.

•          Collect samples for the QC team and based on results, adjust batch as needed.

•          Ensure final product is meeting quality specifications.

 

Equipment & Materials:

•          Escalate maintenance any equipment and materials need, shortages, failures, required repairs etc. 

 

Leadership, Mentorship & Training:

•          Work closely with the Production Manager to ensure maximum productivity of the team. 

•          Training new team members on equipment and areas in the plant. 

•          Able to assist supervisor with workload balancing and provide direction to team. 

•          For shift without a supervisor, they provide they are acting supervisor. 

•          Floor level escalation for team questions. 

•          Promptly address performance concerns working with Human Resources as needed to document and correct issues. 

•          Ensure team is up to date with all required trainings including compliance and safety. 

 

Business Systems Maintenance:

•          Input work order closing. 

•          Perform physical inventory and update system. 

•          Update work orders based inventory availability.