Production leader job description
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Production leader requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in production leader job postings.
Sample production leader requirements
- 5+ years of experience in production management
- Knowledge of production processes and techniques
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production management software
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Sample required production leader soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and situations
Production leader job description example 1
Plexus production leader job description
Our people create our best Plexus.
We're hiring. Plexus is hiring production roles to support a variety of shifts across our manufacturing sites. From surgical devices and health monitors to warehouse robotics and space products, we partner with our customers to help create the products that build a better world.
Whether you're looking to start your manufacturing career or are an experienced manufacturer, find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world. All team members will experience on-the-job training as necessary to be successful in their role.
*Full Time employees are eligible for benefits starting day one
Purpose Statement: Responsible for supervising and managing activities directly related to the daily business and department needs. This position requires limited supervision and is also required to exercise moderate discretion and independent judgment by developing, analyzing and delivering simple to complex information. Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of two or more employees, ensuring employee safety, assigning tasks, checking work at frequent intervals, and maintaining schedules.
Key Job Accountabilities:
Assign work assignments based on daily department needs, ensure quality products are produced and achieve department metrics.Conduct human resource activities which may include approving time off, conducting performance appraisals, coaching and disciplinary action and maintaining company policies and procedures.Provides mentoring, leadership and direction for those you oversee.Effectively communicate daily schedules, goals, quality issues/concerns between shifts to ensure customer expectations are met. Follow proper escalation process when necessary.Ensure individuals are trained to the appropriate assembly build instructions and ensures personnel are compliant with all applicable SFT training requirements. Intelligently flex those you oversee to meet customer schedules based on training and skill sets.
Additional Accountabilities:
Review documentation for accuracy and submits requests for appropriate updates.Supports resolution of department issues and escalates as required for immediate action.Supports Lean/Sigma and continuous improvement activities while providing input for improvements.Coordinate cross-training of employees.Ensures 5s practices are followed and maintained within department.Assists other departments as needed to effectively and efficiently meet the needs of Plexus and customers.Additional duties as assigned.
Education/Experience Qualifications:
A minimum of a High School diploma is required; an Associate's degree is preferred. Two (2) years of related experience is required; Two (2) or more years of related experience is preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.
Other Qualifications:
Basic industry knowledge Basic decision making and problem solving skills Basic supervision and team building skills Good communication skills Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office SuiteBasic data analysis and presentation skills General office equipment and materials
Work Environment:
The work setting should consist of a manufacturing environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and a moderate noise level.
This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.
Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement.Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today!Globally, our policy is to recruit people from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, our company does not typically undertake sponsorship, including for H-1B, TN, and other nonimmigrant visas. Additionally, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.
We're hiring. Plexus is hiring production roles to support a variety of shifts across our manufacturing sites. From surgical devices and health monitors to warehouse robotics and space products, we partner with our customers to help create the products that build a better world.
Whether you're looking to start your manufacturing career or are an experienced manufacturer, find your path at Plexus and leave your mark on the world. All team members will experience on-the-job training as necessary to be successful in their role.
*Full Time employees are eligible for benefits starting day one
Purpose Statement: Responsible for supervising and managing activities directly related to the daily business and department needs. This position requires limited supervision and is also required to exercise moderate discretion and independent judgment by developing, analyzing and delivering simple to complex information. Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of two or more employees, ensuring employee safety, assigning tasks, checking work at frequent intervals, and maintaining schedules.
Key Job Accountabilities:
Assign work assignments based on daily department needs, ensure quality products are produced and achieve department metrics.Conduct human resource activities which may include approving time off, conducting performance appraisals, coaching and disciplinary action and maintaining company policies and procedures.Provides mentoring, leadership and direction for those you oversee.Effectively communicate daily schedules, goals, quality issues/concerns between shifts to ensure customer expectations are met. Follow proper escalation process when necessary.Ensure individuals are trained to the appropriate assembly build instructions and ensures personnel are compliant with all applicable SFT training requirements. Intelligently flex those you oversee to meet customer schedules based on training and skill sets.
Additional Accountabilities:
Review documentation for accuracy and submits requests for appropriate updates.Supports resolution of department issues and escalates as required for immediate action.Supports Lean/Sigma and continuous improvement activities while providing input for improvements.Coordinate cross-training of employees.Ensures 5s practices are followed and maintained within department.Assists other departments as needed to effectively and efficiently meet the needs of Plexus and customers.Additional duties as assigned.
Education/Experience Qualifications:
A minimum of a High School diploma is required; an Associate's degree is preferred. Two (2) years of related experience is required; Two (2) or more years of related experience is preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.
Other Qualifications:
Basic industry knowledge Basic decision making and problem solving skills Basic supervision and team building skills Good communication skills Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office SuiteBasic data analysis and presentation skills General office equipment and materials
Work Environment:
The work setting should consist of a manufacturing environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and a moderate noise level.
This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.
Some offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and upon completion of a confidentiality agreement.Our Values and How We Lead behaviors guide our processes. Plexus does not make employment decisions based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and encourage all to apply today!Globally, our policy is to recruit people from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, our company does not typically undertake sponsorship, including for H-1B, TN, and other nonimmigrant visas. Additionally, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants for these positions may need to be “U.S. persons.” “U.S. persons” are generally defined as U.S. citizens, nationals, lawful permanent residents (or, green card holders), individuals granted asylum, and individuals admitted as refugees.
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Production leader job description example 2
Aramark production leader job description
Performs work as part of a team in an industrial laundry facility. Responsible for the safe, expeditious, and accurate handling of merchandise into and/or out of the laundry facility.
• Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Prepares appropriate numbers of daily slings or carts/carriers for the wash floor; Verifies merchandise type and quantity on PUC card; segregates like items together in a sling; Identifies counts, and totals ruin or damaged merchandise and records on the PUC card; Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities; Other duties as assigned.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to understand all required training, written, and verbal instructions; Working knowledge of basic math skills; Good verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to meet attendance schedule.
• Working Environment/Safety Requirements:
Work is performed in a warehouse setting and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme heat and cold conditions as well as dust and noise. Work is based on a shift schedule, and may include weekends. Overtime required as needed. Physical Requirements Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions; Requires the ability to move or maneuver slings or carriers weighing up to 220 lbs; Requires the ability to move, lift, carry, push, or pull product weighing up to 50 lbs; Requires bending, reaching, pulling, and pressing at shoulder level and below waist area; Requires the use of hands for grasping and other manipulations; Requires standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Experience:
• Travel Requirements:
• Education:
High school degree or equivalent preferred
• License Requirements/ Certifications:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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ARAMARK is an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Aramark will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance ordinance.
• Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Prepares appropriate numbers of daily slings or carts/carriers for the wash floor; Verifies merchandise type and quantity on PUC card; segregates like items together in a sling; Identifies counts, and totals ruin or damaged merchandise and records on the PUC card; Maintains safe and clean work environment, and observes best practices in all production activities; Other duties as assigned.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to understand all required training, written, and verbal instructions; Working knowledge of basic math skills; Good verbal and written communication skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to meet attendance schedule.
• Working Environment/Safety Requirements:
Work is performed in a warehouse setting and regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme heat and cold conditions as well as dust and noise. Work is based on a shift schedule, and may include weekends. Overtime required as needed. Physical Requirements Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions; Requires the ability to move or maneuver slings or carriers weighing up to 220 lbs; Requires the ability to move, lift, carry, push, or pull product weighing up to 50 lbs; Requires bending, reaching, pulling, and pressing at shoulder level and below waist area; Requires the use of hands for grasping and other manipulations; Requires standing and walking for long periods of time.
• Experience:
• Travel Requirements:
• Education:
High school degree or equivalent preferred
• License Requirements/ Certifications:
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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ARAMARK is an EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Aramark will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance ordinance.
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Production leader job description example 3
Fiserv production leader job description
Job Title
2nd Shift Production Lead - 805 Crown Point
Job Purpose
What does a great Production Lead do?
As a Production Lead at Fiserv - You will coach, train, assign, and check the work of Production Generalists. You will perform quality checks, confirm quantity produced, and set up the equipment.
As Production Lead, you will be responsible for:
Operating any equipment (embossers, printers, inserters, etc.) used in the credit card personalization or credit card statement print/mail process.Performing data entry to update system Operating and monitoring equipment to process work according to instructions and/or client expectations, as well as setting up and calibrating equipment per guidelines and/or job specifications.Performing quality checks and verifying accurate material used and embossing completed in accordance with industry standards Troubleshooting to resolve machine and job-related problems and performing minor machine adjustments as required. You will assist in in the training of other employees. You will be participating in the team cross-training Maintaining clean work area Understanding, interpreting, and abiding by OSHA regulations
Basic Qualifications for Consideration:
Experience operating a computer workstation.Deep knowledge of production operation/concepts.Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility, provide ongoing coaching and feedback, manage through conflict, and strive for continuous improvement.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Work additional hours and weekend work required during peak periods, such as month end, quarter end and year end.• Perform other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications for Consideration:
High School Diploma or equivalent, is required.Proven leadership skills Self-motivation to meet deadline Strong communication skills Strong coaching skills Professional manner Strong organizational skills and ability to stay in control while working in a continually changing, deadline driven work environment Strong PC skills
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
To support the total well-being of our associates, Fiserv takes a broad approach to our benefits. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that provides flexibility and affordability with a variety of medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability options. We are #FISVProud of our benefits and well-being programs. Our commitment to wellness, wellness education, preventive services and fitness activities are designed to meet you where you are
To support the total well-being of our associates, Fiserv takes a broad approach to our benefits. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that provides flexibility and affordability with a variety of medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability options. We are #FISVProud of our benefits and well-being programs. Our commitment to wellness, wellness education, preventive services and fitness activities are designed to meet you where you are.
This role is not eligible to be performed in Colorado.
Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.
Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv. Please:
Apply using your legal name Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).
Fiserv is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and it is the Company's policy to make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability (as long as the individual is able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), and any other characteristic protected by Law.
2nd Shift Production Lead - 805 Crown Point
Job Purpose
What does a great Production Lead do?
As a Production Lead at Fiserv - You will coach, train, assign, and check the work of Production Generalists. You will perform quality checks, confirm quantity produced, and set up the equipment.
As Production Lead, you will be responsible for:
Operating any equipment (embossers, printers, inserters, etc.) used in the credit card personalization or credit card statement print/mail process.Performing data entry to update system Operating and monitoring equipment to process work according to instructions and/or client expectations, as well as setting up and calibrating equipment per guidelines and/or job specifications.Performing quality checks and verifying accurate material used and embossing completed in accordance with industry standards Troubleshooting to resolve machine and job-related problems and performing minor machine adjustments as required. You will assist in in the training of other employees. You will be participating in the team cross-training Maintaining clean work area Understanding, interpreting, and abiding by OSHA regulations
Basic Qualifications for Consideration:
Experience operating a computer workstation.Deep knowledge of production operation/concepts.Demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility, provide ongoing coaching and feedback, manage through conflict, and strive for continuous improvement.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Work additional hours and weekend work required during peak periods, such as month end, quarter end and year end.• Perform other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications for Consideration:
High School Diploma or equivalent, is required.Proven leadership skills Self-motivation to meet deadline Strong communication skills Strong coaching skills Professional manner Strong organizational skills and ability to stay in control while working in a continually changing, deadline driven work environment Strong PC skills
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
To support the total well-being of our associates, Fiserv takes a broad approach to our benefits. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that provides flexibility and affordability with a variety of medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability options. We are #FISVProud of our benefits and well-being programs. Our commitment to wellness, wellness education, preventive services and fitness activities are designed to meet you where you are
To support the total well-being of our associates, Fiserv takes a broad approach to our benefits. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that provides flexibility and affordability with a variety of medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability options. We are #FISVProud of our benefits and well-being programs. Our commitment to wellness, wellness education, preventive services and fitness activities are designed to meet you where you are.
This role is not eligible to be performed in Colorado.
Please note that salary ranges provided for this role on external job boards are salary estimates made by outside parties and may not be accurate.
Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv. Please:
Apply using your legal name Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).
Fiserv is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and it is the Company's policy to make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability (as long as the individual is able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), and any other characteristic protected by Law.
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Updated March 14, 2024