Now HIRING! Day Shift Area Lead - Envelope DepartmentHours: Day Shift - 5AM-5PM on a 2,2,3 rotationJob SummaryThe Production Area Lead is responsible for overseeing and directing all aspects of production within a designated area, ensuring the efficient and timely production of high-quality products. This includes managing personnel, workflow, equipment, and resources to meet production goals and customer expectations while maintaining a safe and productive work environment. The Area Lead will also be directly involved in the production process, operating machinery, conducting quality checks, and troubleshooting issues.Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Supervises and motivates a team of production personnel, assigning tasks, providing training, and monitoring performance.
- Fosters a positive and collaborative team environment while addressing personnel issues and ensuring adherence to company policies.
- Oversees daily operations, managing production schedules, and prioritizing work orders to meet deadlines.
- Maintains efficient workflow by identifying and resolving bottlenecks and implementing process improvements.
- Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots production equipment, collaborating with maintenance as needed.
- Ensures adherence to quality standards by conducting regular checks and inspections, identifying defects, and implementing corrective actions.
- Completes required documentation, including production work orders, sign-off processes, daily reports, and NCRs.
- Monitors inventory levels of materials and supplies, ordering necessary items to prevent shortages.
- Unloads materials from trucks and stages them appropriately.
- Ensures compliance with safety regulations, conducting training, and enforcing PPE usage.
- Communicates effectively with team members, other departments, and management, providing regular updates on production status.
- Collaborates with management to achieve production goals and meet customer expectations.
- Works closely with the Press Manager to align with organizational goals.
- Provides employees with company updates, policies, and expectations.
- Schedules machines and assigns jobs to ensure efficient production.
- Reads and interprets production work orders accurately.
- Offers solutions to improve quality and efficiency within the production process.
- Monitors time and attendance of staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support the team's success.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 2+ years of experience in a production/manufacturing environment, with leadership experience preferred.
- Experience running equipment or the ability to learn.
- Knowledge of commercial printing, postal regulations, and related terminology is a plus.
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to motivate, guide, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Proficiency in relevant software applications (Google Suite, Excel).
- Ability to maintain professional relationships.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks.
BenefitsSign On Bonus!Robust Benefits! Competitive Wages! Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off!