Production Lead - 3rd Shift at Medline Industries - Transportation & Operations

Job Summary

The Production Lead works under direct supervision of leadership and is responsible for the work performed in an assigned area. This role will assist leadership in the coordination, directing workflow and relief, and will also assist in developing and holding the team accountable for work performed and correcting behavior as appropriate to ensure team goals are met. Leads must be able to perform all duties as required in their assigned area. This role is also responsible for supporting the training and integration of team members to assigned business unit.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees manufacturing and/or production operations, including assembly, machinery, processing and/or packaging. Ensure efficient operations with minimum equipment downtime and quality production through the coordination and execution of activities of team members for their assigned business unit/line(s).

• Assists in operating equipment and ensuring correct and accurate and machine operation consistency.

• Coordinates and executes changeovers, timing, staging of raw materials, resources needed, reporting production failures, improvements and assist in scheduling maintenance and process activities.

• Create standards of practice related to production and establish quality control metrics

• Identifies and recommends opportunities to reduce losses/waste. Function as the team champion for waste reduction in time and resources.

• Monitor the operations of machinery and associated equipment to detect and report malfunctions

• Responsible for the condition, maintenance, and operation of all department machinery, equipment, and furnishing

• Reduce costs through efficiencies, continuous improvement processes, and responsible use of resources

• Able to perform all department specific tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

• Provides input into procedures as required.

• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations. 

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience:

• 2 years’ experience in a Manufacturing or Production environment.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

• Basic knowledge and use of hand tools.

• Sound decision making skills.

• Good math, reading, writing skills.

• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.

• Strong troubleshooting skills.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$22.00 - $30.75 Hourly

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click

. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

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Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.