Production Worker, Lead (bi-lingual)

POSITION SUMMARY
Facilitates safe, productive, and quality-driven operations within the assigned department. Will train as a machine operator/assembler. May fill in as an operator/assembler occasionally. Will help with training of new hires.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Serves as the right hand to the supervisor
Leads the production team, providing a good example for others
Mentors and motivates team members
Assists in maximizing individual and group productivity
Makes basic decisions regarding product flow, routine production functions and use of resources
May perform daily process audits
Trains staff; Ensures operators are proficient in performing required tasks
Ensures that all team members have appropriate, well-functioning tools for their jobs
Monitors operational processes; Performs quality checks on parts; Monitors the teams performance in terms of efficiency and quality
Champions continuous improvement/ISO/quality efforts
Troubleshoots fundamental departmental operations; Assumes a common-sense approach to problem solving
Develops and maintains positive working relationships with coworkers
Fosters positive, productive working relationships among team members
Monitors individual team members to identify challenges; Addresses through additional training and demonstration
Develops the team to ensure it consistently performs at the required level
Serves as the communication link between the front-line employees and supervisor; Frequently reports progress and issues to supervisor; Disseminates pertinent and timely information
Enforces all safety and process standards; Relays safety violations to supervisor
Fills in for supervisor when (s)he is away from the department
Demonstrates knowledge of all hands-on duties related to department
Performs hands-on production; Assists in performing hands-on production; Relieves operators for breaks
Trains new employees and employees with newly assigned duties
Assists supervisor with process improvements and development initiatives
Provides input to supervisor regarding employees performance
Consistently enforces company policies, safety standards, quality standards, and SOPs
Participates in 6S program efforts
Performs additional duties as required
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Bi-lingual in Spanish and English
Competency in basic math including decimals and fractions required
Basic computer skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel) required
Minimum of 1 year production experience with the Molding Department or in a similar plastics/rotomolding role
Ability to skillfully perform all jobs within the department
COMPETENCIES
Technical capacity; ability to anticipate and avoid production issues
Consistently displays a positive attitude
Effective organizational and time management skills
Ability to effectively train others
Effective oral and written communication skills
Detail oriented
Functions as a problem solver; resolves issues by using all available resources
Possesses strong sense of urgency; demonstrates great initiative
Acts as a team player/team builder; works with other shifts to improve operations
Ability to read and interpret technical data packages (TDPs)
Superior attendance record; is consistent