ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESSupervises and coordinates activities in the Production Area. Responsible for team members, production schedule, equipment maintenance, material usage, and documentation. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- High school diploma or GED- Two years as a Lead Production Technician at Oneda OR two years as a Lead Technician/supervisor in similar manufacturingPreferred:- 3+ years as a Lead Production Technician/supervisor- Technical/vocational and/or 2–4 years of college education DUTIES- Assigns team members to schedules; monitors work flow to meet schedules across shifts; updates schedule board- Communicates work priorities with Lead Production Technicians- Adjusts schedules to maximize machinery/resources when issues arise- Stays abreast of equipment status via ERP; follows up as needed- Trains team members to operate machines safely and produce quality parts- Minimizes waste of equipment/materials; enforces safety policies- Responsible for product quality; recommends corrective actions per policy- Liaison for team member suggestions, grievances, needs; communicates responses and information- Communicates with Assistant Plant Manager and departments; maintains production reports- Schedules work time including overtime/vacations- Ensures proper production documentation (job sheets, lot control, scrap reporting, ERP use)- Maintains neat/organized plant facilityOther Duties:- Aids in area job functions as needed- Operates forklift as needed per policy SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES- Observes/evaluates/documents performance, absenteeism, tardiness; inputs from Leads- Recommends personnel actions: promotions, transfers, terminations, discipline TRAINING REQUIREMENTS- Forklift Certification QUALITY STANDARDS- Provides leadership/direction implementing quality, environmental, and company policies via communication/training; ensures products meet requirements PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Sitting/standing on hard surface for extended periods; continual hand/arm movement; bend/stoop/lift up to 50 lbs; reading/computer work; vision 20/40 (with/without correction) PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT- Safety shoes, glasses, ear plugs, gloves (as required) in production areas; PPE for forklift operation WORK ENVIRONMENT- Temperature-controlled plant with loud presses; dusty, dirty, greasy; handling sharp edged material may be required