Production Lead - Fans

Ensuring Chart’s Success…

 Chart’s Production Lead plays a key role in the manufacturing process of producing Fiberglass Fan Blades. This is a night shift position.

What Will You Do?

Supervise the activities of production personnel engaged in all facets of the manufacturing function
•    Perform a variety of tasks assigned by Manager/Supervisor
•    Collect and report basic production data
•    Execute basic time changing transactions
•    Ensure employees are meeting efficiency targets and provide guidance/corrective action where necessary to meet those targets

OBJECTIVES:

•    Onboard new employees - prepare JSA, have equipment ready for start date
•    Modify timecards by the end of shift.
•    Provide direction to leads for Glass/Mold/Line priority.
•    Upload balance blades to system by 8 AM daily. (Tidal Report) - Day shift team.
•    Distribute locks to new employees and have lock user agreement signed.
•    Start shift with 30-minute handoff from previous shift by coordinator/lead designated to share feedback.
•    Manage Mold/Line lead and drive production from floor team - directly related to expectation per work cell.
•    Hold regular review sessions with employees who are not meeting their expected level of quality/efficiency as defined by learning guide. Document accordingly. 
•    Drive productivity from mold stations & operators to meet shift goals.
•    Support with inventory counts. (AM Shift)
•    Distribute PPE as needed. Enforce the expectation as described in JSA.
•    Manage start up/break times and confirm employees leave/return according to schedule.
•    Assist with personnel assignments based on schedule/employee skillset.
•    Provide support with knowledge of quality product from each station/troubleshoot with employee if necessary.
•    Support business operations when schedule changes occur.
•    Coordinate necessary mold repairs with maintenance team & leadership to mitigate down time/keep the production floor in working order. 
•    Drive the understanding of mold station goal to each operator and develop their skillset to maintain the rounds per shift.
•    Clear QC cart & move product to appropriate area with 1 shift after defined path forward. 
•    Maintain level of 5S throughout shop & production area.
•    Complete incident report/4 Blocker for any safety issues within 24 hours of issue.
•    Confirm TPM forms are completed by floor team at beginning/end of shift. Escalate issues to leadership team for resolution.
•    Report to scheduled shifts & set the example as a leader for the shop team
•    Understand shop shutdown requirements - boiler/compressor/pumps
•    Able to provide feedback to employees as applicable
•    Responsible for coordinating employees per priority set by production schedule 
•    Promote a positive safety culture
•    Set an example of leadership for the Chart/Hudson 5s program 
•    Document all employee records in a timely manner, Onboarding and employee expectations by workstation
•    Direct and coach team members to achieve department objectives
•    Approve labor hours in a timely manner
•    Monitor all Preventative Maintenance program on all Fans Shop equipment and report to Maintenance, Manager, and Supervisor in a timely manner 
•    Responsible to maintain all JSA’s and sign-in records, ensure all employees are signing in to their correct JSA’s (Digital and physical)
•    Responsible to lead and conduct Safety Meetings in a timely manner
•    Support and lead the unloading of resin bulk deliveries as needed and perform resin gel tests 

INTERACTION:

•    Works with shop floor, maintenance technicians & managers

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

WORKING CONDITIONS:

•    Must be able to work inside & outside

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) WHILE IN THE SHOPS:
•    Safety Glasses
•    Steel Toe Shoes
•    Hard Hat
•    High Visibility Vest
•    Ear Plugs 
•    Gloves (when needed)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

•    Walking
•    Standing
•    Using hands
•    Bending
•    Lifting

Your Experience Should Be...

•    Knowledge of a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures
•    Ability to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
•    Ability to report daily employee efficiency and provide feedback to employees
•    Must be able to work rotating shifts

Minimum Education:  
High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience:
5 years

Skills Required (i.e. certifications, licenses, registrations, etc.):
Basic knowledge of the Fans Department or equivalent work setting, leadership experience, entry level of computer proficiency, verbal and written communication skills, highly dependable, self-directed, attention to detail, organizational skills. Not required but preferred, basic knowledge of resin and fiberglass applications. 
Preferred Training Courses: CPR, First Aid, Fire Safety, Forklift Operators License, Microsoft Office

Our Benefits Package...