Production Operations Lead - Fabrication & Assembly
hace 7 días
Cresskill
Job DescriptionReady to coach a high-performing third-shift crew? If you can assign work with precision, switch seamlessly between English and Spanish, and keep a fabrication floor running smoothly, this role is for you. You’ll support department leadership while driving safety, quality, accuracy, and output—every single shift. Pay: $30–$35/hr (based on experience). Benefits: Full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, and other benefits. What you’ll do • Lead a production team to meet manufacturing standards and goals., • Plan and allocate tasks by workload and priority; keep the schedule on track., • Expedite work orders across the process to minimize delays., • Track and report production quantities, downtime, and material usage with accuracy., • Inspect equipment regularly; coordinate fixes with maintenance and engineering., • Monitor process efficiency, product quality, and safety compliance., • Implement and enforce safety protocols across the shift., • Train and upskill employees on safety, techniques, and equipment operation., • Collaborate with Quality Control and Logistics to ensure smooth flow and on-time delivery., • Continuously reduce scrap and rework while maximizing resources., • Perform other improvement-focused duties as needed. What you bring, • Bilingual: English and Spanish., • High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s or higher in manufacturing, engineering, or related field preferred., • Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment., • Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, and inventory management., • Familiarity with production scheduling software or ERP systems., • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills., • Ability to solve problems quickly and make sound decisions under pressure., • Excellent organization, prioritization, and a sharp eye for quality. Working here, • Environment: Indoor manufacturing with stamping presses, roll formers, laser cutting, and standard sheet metal fabrication equipment., • Physical: Lift up to 50 lbs; repetitive hand use with simple grasping; push/pull up to 50 lbs; standing, lifting, bending, twisting, walking, sitting, squatting, reaching above shoulders, climbing., • Team: You’ll directly lead machine operators, assemblers, and other production staff.