Production Lead - Canby, OR

• Supervise personnel, production workflow, safety and quality
• Must be able to operate all stations of the work center for employee training and troubleshooting purposes
• Confirm that employees have been instructed on the proper safety procedures
• Assist Production Manager in handling the production line personnel, as well as, the production workflow
• Train new hires and/or transfers into the department
• Complete beginning of shift/end of shift meetings with prior shift/next shift to receive and pass on any critical production/quality/machine information
• Complete beginning of shift huddles to go over safety information, announcements, any necessary information from beginning shift meeting and assign tasks to shift personnel
• Ensure all personnel, prior to the start of shift, are wearing the correct safety equipment and that safety awareness is maintained throughout shift
• Ensure that individuals are applying proper techniques that comply with proper quality control procedures 
• Report to maintenance and safety coordinator any safety hazards or equipment malfunctions/required maintenance
• Ensure that work effort is being applied effectively and that company quality standards and production capacities for the shift are met
• Provide feedback to Production Manager regarding performance of department employees 
• Regular and predictable attendance, safely performing tasks, and adherence to all safety policies and procedures are essential functions of the job
• Assist Production Manager with performance evaluations on shift personnel
• Complete verbal and written disciplinary warnings/counseling in accordance with the company’s policy and procedures
• Complete production reports at the end of the shift, including work performed by department, back orders and hot items
• Responsible for assisting Safety Coordinator in completion of monthly safety trainings for shift personnel
• Regular and predictable attendance, safely performing tasks and adherence to all safety policies/procedures are essential functions of the job
• Consistently and effectively communicating with other shift counterparts, production manager, plant manager, technicians, HR, customer service and maintenance
• Enforce Safety rules and ensure work areas are maintained in a clean and orderly condition
• Directs production activities for products in keeping with effective operations
• Allocate shift personnel to various areas to accomplish scheduled jobs and to maintain production efficiencies
• Encourages and leads maximum shift production flow, while ensuring safety and quality

• Experience in plastic injection molding preferred, but not required
• At least 3 years of Lead/Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is required
• Able to operate under pressure, meet strict deadlines, effectively prioritize workload and capacity to multi task
• Ability to lead by example and build effective teams
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work in a factory environment and perform manual labor
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point
• Ability to read and perform mathematical calculations and measurements with numbers, fractions, and decimals

• Ability to bend and twist frequently and carry, walk, and reach constantly
• Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. frequently
• Ability to work under varied temperatures consistent with the same climate conditions of the region (Heat, cold, humidity, etc.)
• Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands and fingers
• The typical noise lever for this position is loud due to heavy machinery
• Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
• Standing for long periods of time
• Ability to work under tight time constraints and at multi-task functions

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion
• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

CRH Americas is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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