Production Lead

SUMMARY

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Lead in Ashland, Virginia! Here you can develop your full potential and apply your expertise within the packaging team as a Production Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads Line Centric Team to develop and execute a daily action plan to resolve losses, prevent recurrence, and track completion status.
• Enhance machine operators' skills and autonomy through development, coaching, and standards enforcement.
• Assessing asset performance and the correct situation where needed.
• Work with production planners to optimize production schedule and grade changes.

• Develop and implement line-specific action plans, standardize maintenance procedures, and recommend initiatives to boost efficiency and productivity.
• Coordinate resources to address potential work conflicts, review performance from the previous 24 hours and conduct daily performance analyses.
• Contribute to post-shutdown reviews by providing data analysis and proposing corrective actions during Line Centric Team (LCT) meetings.
• Support divisional goals in health and safety, productivity, quality, and continuous improvement, including 5S initiatives.
• Manage documentation by creating training materials for hourly employees and developing, updating, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 5 years of project leadership experience with strong problem-solving skills
• College diploma or degree (Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering)
• Proven ability to coach and mentor teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Excellent communication, follow-up, and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail, adaptable, autonomous, and effective in navigating complex situations.
• Experience with SAP and Power BI
• Six Sigma certification – Green or Black Belt
• Expertise in Lean Production System principles