Machine Operator Lead IG

Syracuse Glass!

The Production Lead oversees daily production activities, ensuring that manufacturing processes run efficiently, safely, and meet quality standards. This role acts as a bridge between management and production staff, coordinating workflow, monitoring performance, and resolving issues to maintain productivity and deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Counsel, mentor, coach, and develop employees.
• Coordinate production workflow throughout the department and move resources as needed.

• Ability to communicate to opposite shifts to ensure proper shift handoffs.
• Ensure all crew members are prepared and ready for duty including having their proper PPE.
• Ability to enforce all company guidelines, standards, and policies including Safety & Quality.
• Ability to make quick business decisions such as adjusting/moving personnel, as needed to meet product requirements
• Perform daily quality checks
• Cross trained to safely operate all equipment and cover all positions as needed.
• Train department employees to safely and accurately perform tasks to predetermined standards.
• Notify management of equipment malfunctions and other potential safety issues.
• Maintain accurate production records, report issues, and suggest improvements.

• Assist in onboarding and training new team members on processes and safety.

• Address production delays, equipment malfunctions, and staffing challenges promptly.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand and walk for entire shift on concrete, up to 12 hours
• Twist, bend, stoop and kneel
• Lift, push, pull and move up to 75lbs individually or 150lbs with a partner
• Grasp, squeeze, hold/handle thin to thick metal, small & large items
• Requires reaching, handling and grasping while turning of upper body while moving and lifting
• Visual acuity to inspect product for various quality flaws and to ensure equipment is in safe working condition
• Proper wear of all required Personal Protective Equipment
• Work in temperatures consistent with outdoor climate conditions and hot machinery (Heat, humidity, etc.)

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of production processes, safety regulations, and quality control.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Skills:

• Leadership and team management
• Time management and organizational skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Technical understanding of machinery and production systems
• Familiarity with ERP or production tracking software