Lead, Production

Job DetailsJob Location: AR Bentonville - Bentonville, AR 72713ReturnPro is looking for a team oriented, driven, and energetic Production Lead. The Production Lead is responsible for assisting in supervising teammates in a logistics and assembly environment. This position plans and assigns work, implements policies and procedures, and recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the teammate occupying this position.

Ensure effective teammate relations

Provide teammate coaching and development

Balance quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results in all areas

Leads departmental performance measures, including visual controls, and provides regular progress reports to the Facility Manager

Leads department priorities

Track absenteeism and timekeeping

Follows standard work methods

Results-driven and time management

Great communication and critical-thinking skills

Practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible

Help identify cost/time-saving measures to increase production on the line

QualificationsRequirements:

A high school qualification or equivalent

Experience in manufacturing would be advantageous

Forklift certification required

Knowledge of health and safety laws

Excellent knowledge of equipment used in the manufacturing process

Frequently required to walk, bend, use hands, and reach with hands and arms 

Possible weekend work and overtime required (including potential overnight shifts)

Ability to frequently and repetitively lift, push, and carry up to 35 lbs.

Ability to frequently and repetitively lift and carry 20 lbs. up and down stairs

Ability to frequently and repetitively bend, lift and reach to install parts of varying size and weight overhead

Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

Attention to detail, accuracy, and task completion

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Embody ReturnPro's company values: Team, Innovation, Partnership, and Sustainability

Demonstrated initiative

Ability to think creatively and problem solve when faced with new challenges

Ability to work independently, multi-task, and deliver quality work in an efficient manner

Ability to manage competing priorities

Ability to succeed in a team environment