Fosdick Fulfillment has an immediate opening for a Production Lead to join our team in Wallingford, CT facility. POSITION SUMMARYThe Production Lead is responsible for work involving the coordination and facilitation of worker efforts in the assigned area, to expedite the work flow and maintain the smooth operational flow.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDA Production Lead works under the general supervision of the Production Manager or Production Supervisor.SUPERVISION EXERCISEDMonitors and facilitates the work activities of area workers.PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Regular and predictable onsite attendance is an essential function of this position, including arriving at your work station on time at the start of your shift and after rest and meal periods.
- Coordinates the production flow of the various work stations and estimates manpower requirements.
- Assigns coworkers to jobs, monitors their performance, the ability to motivate employees, and responds to job related questions on a regular basis.
- Trains coworkers and demonstrates appropriate work procedures for any production function on the line.
- Informs management of any personnel or production related problems.
- Assists coworkers in making job related decisions.
- Completes area paperwork or assists management in completing paperwork in a timely manner.
- Monitors the availability of materials and proper functioning of machinery necessary to perform the work.
- Working knowledge of shipping system (manifest)
- Communicates with coworkers and assigned temporary employees in a courteous and business-like manner.
- Examines lines for bottlenecks, makes adjustments in workforce assignments and delegates new tasks to coworkers accordingly. Completes all work schedules in order as issued, consistently assists in meeting daily production goals.
- Capable of performing time studies and quality audits.
- Keep work incidents confidential.
- Complies with all company and department procedures and policies.
- Conducts themselves in an appropriate manner at all times regardless of circumstances.
- Assures that housekeeping practices of the area are in accordance with the company standards.
- Practices and ensures good safety/housekeeping habits.
- Assists, when necessary, with other production and/or warehouse related duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Requires high school diploma or the equivalent and one-year related experience and/or training in production line functions, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess the ability to read, write and comprehend all necessary work transactions.
- The ability to add, subtract and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers so that accurate records may be maintained.
- The ability to communicate effectively with Manager, Supervisor, coworkers and/or temporary staff workers.
- The ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Efficient in Microsoft Office programs
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the principal or essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- The ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods - 8 or more hours.
- The ability to bend or stoop at knees or waist; twist at waist to retrieve item
- The ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and team lifts parcels weighing more than 30 pounds
- The ability to set up and adjust required machinery, as needed.
- The ability to use hands to pick up objects and operate tools or controls and reach with hands.
- The ability to use written source of information to key data into system.
- Specific vision abilities, including close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Activities requiring sustained concentration when performing data entry functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work is conducted in typical warehouse surroundings. Some moderately uncomfortable elements might be present such as heat, cold, dust. Work is fast paced and involves pressures of meeting delivery commitments and responding to changing priorities.GENERAL GUIDELINESThe duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Fosdick Corporation and employee and is subject to change by the Fosdick Corporation as the needs of the company and requirements of the job change.