Production Lead Assistant

Job Description

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups and candidates, regardless of their background. We are proud to be registered as a Disability Confident committed employer, and we recruit purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Purpose Statement: Responsible for supervising and managing activities directly related to the daily production needs of the manufacturing-focused factory to assist the Production Lead. The activities of concentration will include, but are not limited to, the following areas – direction and leadership, daily production, quality, cross training and skill development.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Assign work assignments based on daily department needs, ensure quality products are produced and achieve department metrics.
• Communicate both written and orally the daily schedules, goals, quality issues/concerns to employees, other shifts, and support staff including supervisors and managers to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Ensure individuals are trained to the appropriate assembly build instructions and ensure personnel are compliant with all applicable training requirements.
• Intelligently flex those you oversee to meet customer schedules based on training and skill sets.
• Support and lead improvement initiatives and participate actively to improve work environment which includes improving safety, cleanliness, product quality and efficiency.
• Generate new and innovative solutions to complex problems.

Education & Experience Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED required.
• Less than one (1) year of related experience is required; One (1) or more years’ experience is preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Basic decision making and problem solving skills.
• Basic supervision and team building skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite or Google Workspace.
• Basic data analysis and presentation skills.
• General office equipment and materials competency.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand for the duration of shift.
• Ability to frequently reach at waist and occasionally above head.
• Ability to carry up to 4.5 Kg (15 Lbs) and lift up to 20.4 KG (45lbs). Ability to use fine motor skills and occasional use of hand tools.
• Ability to frequently push, pull, bend, kneel, and/or stoop.
• Ability to meet visual acuity requirements defined by industry certifications and customer specifications.

Benefits

• Bespoke development plan
• Online learning and formal development programs
• Full-time, permanent employment contract
• Enhanced pension contributions
• 33 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• Paid family leave
• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Volunteer time off
• Flexible Hybrid Working Available (role dependent)
• Life assurance
• Occupational health
• Vision care discounts
• Discount schemes
• Company sick pay scheme
• Onsite gym/discounted gym