Production Associate Lead

Production Associate Lead

Provides leadership and direction for teams of employees on assigned shifts to meet expected targets in the areas of production, quality and cost.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the day-to-day production functions including assigning work schedules, assigning tasks, monitoring quality, providing advanced troubleshooting on more complex issues, and ensures production schedules are followed. Responsible for the daily production output, quality and delivery.
• Manages fluctuating workloads of team members to ensure effective departmental operations. Alerts leadership of any significant coverage gaps.
• Trains team members and acts as a resource to team members by assisting with problem resolution and providing informal coaching.
• Provides input into team members' performance appraisals and alerts leadership of any performance problems. May provide input on hiring or other human resources functions.
• Prepares all direct materials via work orders and indirect material for production consumption.
• Proactively seeks process, cost and quality improvements. Monitors and checks products produced to ensure quality standards are met.
• Performs corrective action activities to control/prevent production issues such as scrap and defects and reports any issues to the supervisor. Responsible for the disposition of the lot/material and/or product affected by process defects. Ensures data has been collected and reported to the supervisor.
• Maintains high levels of safety and housekeeping standards.
• Performs day-to-day production activities on the floor which may include performing assembly and operating equipment.
• Tracking and collects process data to control and monitor key performance indicators, perform reporting and monitor compliance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 5 years' experience on the production floor which includes possessing multiple skills/facets within the area supported (required skills vary based on business unit).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to lead a team and work under tight deadlines while maintaining positive employee relations.
• Demonstrated advance troubleshooting skills to provide guidance to team members.
• Ability to make independent and effective decisions.
• Ability to successfully learn new skills and processes.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Good verbal and written communication skills to provide effective guidance and training to team members.
• Primary job functions may involve extensive standing, walking, lifting and bending.
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs (requirement varies based on business unit).
• Compensation range $23.00 - $33.00 depends upon experience.

A few pointers about our culture:

1. Entrepreneurial spirit and innovation are in our bones! We authentically innovate trusted equipment that gets people out there. We are laser-focused on our consumers, and passionate about inspiring people to actively engage with the amazing awe of the outdoors again and again. We strive to create meaningful, healthy change in the world as individuals and as a family of brands. We value diversity and team members who are willing to wear multiple hats; who take personal initiative, anticipating what needs to be done, and figuring things out to make them happen; but who are also willing to ask for help, to assist others and work together.

What you will receive:

1. Share in the company's success - Competitive base salary, with additional earning potential through participation in the annual discretionary cash profit sharing program, and eligibility for annual pay increases.
2. Find your work/life balance with generous paid time off and holiday benefits, health insurance and wellness plans.
3. Further your career with training opportunities including our tuition assistance program.
4. Plan for your future with our 401k with company match and deferred retirement contributions, Sons & Daughters Scholarship program, life and LTD insurance, and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Johnson Outdoors (and all subsidiaries) without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Johnson Outdoors is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact Human Resources at HRSpecialAccommodations@johnsonoutdoors.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

About Us:

JOHNSON OUTDOORS is a leading global innovator of outdoor recreation equipment and technologies that inspire more people to experience the awe of the great outdoors. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a portfolio of winning, consumer-preferred brands across four categories: Watercraft Recreation, Fishing, Diving and Camping. Johnson Outdoors' iconic brands include.: Old Town canoes and kayaks; Ocean Kayak; Carlisle paddles; Minn Kota fishing motors, batteries, and anchors; Cannon downriggers; Humminbird marine electronics and charts; SCUBAPRO dive equipment; Jetboil outdoor cooking systems. Founded in 1970 by Samuel C. Johnson, the Company has delivered double-digit compound annual growth over its history, evolving from a single brand into a nearly $663 million global enterprise with around 1,300 employees across 20 countries.