Production Lead

Company Description

Flender has 125+ years of experience in gearbox manufacturing. Our mission is to provide innovative drivetrain solutions that improve our customers’ competitiveness. We are now hiring a full time, talented Production Lead to join our team.

For more information on Flender, please see website: www.flender.com

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Flender is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, other categories protected by federal, state, or local law, and regardless of whether the qualified applicants are individuals with disabilities.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The lead person assists production supervisors with the day-to-day workflow on the shop floor as it relates to parts and manpower assignments.

• Participates in production scheduling and assignments as given by the supervisor and Plant Manager.
• Notifies the supervisor or Plant Manager of material flow or quality problems.
• Trains shop floor personnel as needed, including when quality issues arise. Along with the supervisor, the lead person is responsible for the correctness of the product made.
• Forwards vacation or time-off requests to the supervisor for approval.
• May work or assist in all areas of production, including quality, assembly, and test.
• Has complete knowledge of the business unit product line.
• As requested, oversees the quality and workmanship of fellow team members.
• May perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinates workflow in production under the direction of the supervisor or Plant Manager.
• Checks the correctness of the product made throughout the process.
• Notify the Quality Department, supervisor, or Plant Manager of any parts or production problems.
• Effectively communicates with the team and supervisor to maintain a positive work environment.
• Trains employees as needed.
• Initiates steps for maintenance of machines or equipment and follows through until resolution.
• Addresses (or escalates) performance issues with team members as needed.
• Works in partnership with the Plant Manager to align resources to meet production needs.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Education/Experience:

• Typically, 5 years’ experience in wind, power transmission, or heavy equipment assembly, test, and paint.
• 5 years of lead knowledge and experience.
• Leadership abilities and self-motivation with a results-driven approach.
• Coaching and communication skills.
• Basic understanding of management techniques to direct and lead a team.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of the metric system.
• 5 years of blueprint reading experience or a GD&T certificate.
• Good level of oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of basic technology in the area where assigned.
• Basic skills in Word and Excel.
• Good level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization, motivate employees, and elicit work output.
• Knowledge of quality control procedures.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of scheduling and other management systems.
• MS Office knowledge is a must; SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Must be able to stand and walk (90% of the day) and occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

Education and Training

A combination of formal education, training, and experience to acquire knowledge and skills generally equivalent to those possessed by an experienced high school graduate. Requires 5 years of demonstrated experience leading employees in a manufacturing environment.

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Flender is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.