IRD Glass makes precision glass components that go into a range of applications from car engines and airplanes to medical equipment. We have been a local Litchfield business for over 39 years.
The Production Cell Lead will participate in production planning, inventory tracking and personnel management. This individual will be the expert on parts and processes for the cell’s production. They will also operate machines and do quality checks to maintain conformity. Analysis of data from the process, quality checks and part specifications are important to continuous improvement.
4, 10-hour days, Monday-Thursday
Essential Functions
+Uphold IRD’s values: Partnership, Innovation and Pride
+Be a role model for employees
+Coordinate cell efforts to meet production goals
+Give direction to team based on cell needs for the day or week
+Communicate expectations, assignments and responsibilities clearly and professionally
+Communicate company goals, safety practices, and deadlines to team
+Ensure operators are working efficient and meeting expectations
+Enforce rules, policies and procedures
+Ensure production goals are being met and shipments are on time
+Work to better understand the demands, positives and negatives of the job
+Work with customer service to make sure customer’s needs are met
+Work with engineers on fixture, tool design and production process
+Make decisions quickly and effectively
+Understand Production Schedules
+Manage work orders, including scheduling, verifying and closing
+Problem solve a variety of issues, including scrap, process problems and employee disputes
+Utilize the ERP system
+Be an effective leader
+Manage inventory levels for raw material, finished goods, work in process and supplies
+Listen/relate to employees concerns and work with them
+Participate and utilize corrective action system
+Participate and lead audits
+Ensure all inspection devices are calibrated and work correctly
+Ensure all maintenance and PMs are up to date on equipment and work with maintenance department
+This is a working lead so will also do duties listed under an inspector or machine operator role.
+Have knowledge of all parts and processes within the cell.
+Lead, participate and prepare for cell meetings daily, weekly and monthly.
+Maintain cell production boards daily to understand production performance to plan
+Work with other leads daily for assistance with production to meet customer needs
+Be a role model for other employees
+Properly report data
+Effectively manage conflict within team
+Complete reviews and counseling forms with employees
+Empower to develop and motivate team members
+Coordinate cross training of employees
+Provide training to employees
+Motivates team and assesses performance
+Participates in hiring new employees
+Tracks employee performance
+Ability to communicate well with others
+5S, general organization of your area and general cleaning
+Passion for improvement
+Follow safety measures including handling chemicals safely and wearing PPE
+Multi-task between various projects
+Be able to work independently and be self-motivated
+Follow verbal and written direction
+Other duties as assigned
Education, Experience or skills Required
+High School Diploma or equivalent
+Manufacturing experience
+Supervisor Training/experience
+Experience with being part of a team
+Basic math skills
+Written and verbal communication skills
+Computer skills
Experience, Skills and Abilities Preferred
+Ability to think outside the box
+Training for stressful situation/communicate with different employees
+2 year technical or associates degree
+Advanced math
+Time management
+Ability to read and utilize measurement devices
+Read and understand a drawing or blueprint
+Read and understand work instructions
+Ability to critically think to solve problems
+Proficiency with problem solving tools
+Attention to detail+Organization skills
+Ability to work independently
+Ability to multi-task between different processes as needed
IRD Glass is an equal opportunity employer