The Production Operator Lead will play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating production activities within our solar panel manufacturing facility. This position requires a hands-on leader who can drive production efficiency, maintain high standards of quality and safety, and help to build a highly motivated and productive team.
Required Work Schedule:
This is a Day shift position operating on a 3-2-2-3 rotating schedule, which includes weekends and holidays when scheduled.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides daily guidance to a team of production operators and technicians to ensure smooth and efficient daily operations
- Plans and prioritizes production tasks to meet production targets and deadlines. Ensure that all activities align with production schedules and quality standards.
- Monitors production and equipment performance to identify and address minor issues and appropriately escalate any issue that may impact efficiency, quality, or safety.
- Provides on-the-job training and support the rapid onboarding of team members. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging skill development and knowledge sharing.
- Implements and enforces quality control procedures to ensure that all products meet or exceed company standards and customer expectations.
- Promotes and maintains a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and ensuring that all team members follow safety guidelines.
- Troubleshoots and resolves production issues, collaborating with other departments such as Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality Assurance as needed.
- Maintains accurate production records and reports. Analyze production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Drives initiatives to optimize production processes, reduce waste, and enhance overall efficiency.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- An associate degree or relevant technical certification is a plus.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a production or manufacturing environment, with at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory role.
- 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.
- Familiarity with production software and systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and technical issues.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
- 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 a 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
