ABOUT THE ROLE The Production Team Lead supervises the daily operations in the absence of a manager. They create the shift schedule, assign duties to staff, and readily help out at any work station during their shift.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists supervisor in coordinating activities of workers engaged in product assembly, applying knowledge of assembly techniques, specifications, and production scheduling.
- Discusses with supervisor and checks production schedules, specifications, and priorities to plan departmental work assignments.
- Designates duties of assembly workers and leads department activities.
- Revises work assignments as required by priorities and work availability.
- Explains and demonstrates assembly line procedures and techniques to workers.
- Interprets specifications and work orders for workers.
- Requisitions, obtains, and distributes supplies and materials.
- Assists workers in resolving technical problems and advises supervisor of complex production problems.
- Reads, prepares, collects, and maintains reports, such as individual and department production reports, employee time and attendance records, and component waste reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma/GED.
- Previous experience as a Shift Leader or in a similar role in retail.
- Experience creating shift schedules.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Confident problem-solver.
- Team player.