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Line Lead is responsible for supporting the daily operation of an assigned production line by promoting safety, quality, productivity, and team engagement. This role provides day-to-day guidance to production employees, assists with training, supports material flow, and helps achieve production targets while serving as a communication link between employees and leadership.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead by example and promote a culture focused on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Support daily production activities to meet schedules through First Time Right (FTR) assembly while achieving quality, delivery, and efficiency targets.
• Assist with daily startup meetings and communicate production priorities, safety topics, and operational expectations.
• Support training and onboarding of new employees, including work instructions, safety requirements, and standard work practices.
• Monitor line performance and communicate production, quality, material, or staffing concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Coordinate with Material Handlers/Line Feeders to ensure material availability and support uninterrupted production flow.
• Assist operators with basic troubleshooting and escalating issues requiring additional support.
• Ensure employees follow company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and work instructions.
• Support maintenance of a clean, organized, and safe work environment through 5S activities and workplace organization.
• Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement activities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and material flow.
• Assist in maintaining training records, work instructions, and production documentation as required.
• Support cross-training activities to increase workforce flexibility and skill development.
• Promote effective communication between production employees and leadership.
• Perform assembly and production tasks as required to support operational needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Line Lead is responsible for supporting the daily operation of an assigned production line by promoting safety, quality, productivity, and team engagement. This role provides day-to-day guidance to production employees, assists with training, supports material flow, and helps achieve production targets while serving as a communication link between employees and leadership.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead by example and promote a culture focused on safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Support daily production activities to meet schedules through First Time Right (FTR) assembly while achieving quality, delivery, and efficiency targets.
• Assist with daily startup meetings and communicate production priorities, safety topics, and operational expectations.
• Support training and onboarding of new employees, including work instructions, safety requirements, and standard work practices.
• Monitor line performance and communicate production, quality, material, or staffing concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Coordinate with Material Handlers/Line Feeders to ensure material availability and support uninterrupted production flow.
• Assist operators with basic troubleshooting and escalating issues requiring additional support.
• Ensure employees follow company policies, procedures, safety requirements, and work instructions.
• Support maintenance of a clean, organized, and safe work environment through 5S activities and workplace organization.
• Participate in Kaizen events and continuous improvement activities to improve safety, quality, productivity, and material flow.
• Assist in maintaining training records, work instructions, and production documentation as required.
• Support cross-training activities to increase workforce flexibility and skill development.
• Promote effective communication between production employees and leadership.
• Perform assembly and production tasks as required to support operational needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Basic leadership and team-building skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees and supervisors.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train and support team members.
• Positive attitude and willingness to accept new responsibilities.
• Basic computer skills and ability to complete production documentation.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 to 6 years of manufacturing or assembly experience.
• Experience working in a team-oriented production environment.
• Basic understanding of safety, quality, delivery, and productivity metrics.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to perform repetitive assembly and production tasks.
• Must be able to safely work in a manufacturing environment while wearing required PPE.

• Generous paid time off including 3 weeks of vacation and paid holidays to ensure work-life balance.
• End-of-year company shutdown providing additional rest and recovery time.
• Subsidized onsite lunch program and access to an on-site self-service food market to support your well-being.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans effective starting the first month after your hire date.
• Fully paid Life and Disability insurance benefits for financial security and peace of mind.
• Competitive 401(k) retirement plan with generous company contributions to support your long-term financial goals.
• Maternity and Paternity leave benefits to support your family life and responsibilities.
• Gym membership reimbursement to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Educational assistance programs for professional development and upskilling opportunities.
• Attractive $1,500 referral bonus for recommending qualified candidates who join our team.
• Work within a modern, state-of-the-art facility designed to foster productivity and innovation.
• We are committed to offering a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can thrive professionally and personally. Our workplace values diversity and encourages ideas that drive continuous improvement.

This role requires you to work on-site at our office inRock Hill SC, United States (US). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

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• Functional Area: Manufacturing
• Location: United States (South Carolina)
• City: Rock Hill SC
• On-site/remote: Sur place