Production Lead - 2Nd Shift Assembly (7Pm - 3Am)

Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial and consumer markets. We are also the largest distributor of tools, equipment and supplies for the tire, wheel, and under- vehicle service industry in the United States. Myers Industries was started in 1933, by Meyer and Louis Myers, as a tire supply storefront in Akron, Ohio. In 1946, the Company began manufacturing plastic and rubber products related to the tire industry for distribution. In 1963, Myers Industries, Inc. was established and grew into a diversified plastics manufacturer and tire repair supply distributor. Since then, Myers Industries has expanded to become a leading polymer manufacturer of material handling containers and distributor of tire repair and retread products for both domestic and international markets.

Job Overview

The Production Lead is responsible for overseeing all aspects of production related to their designated work area for the shift including goals/targets, quality, training, and data recording.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Creates and sustain a safe work environment

• Adheres to and ensure employees are following all safety requirements

• Completes accident reports immediately after accident happens and notify the safety coordinator, production manager/supervisor, plant manager and HR

• Responsible for quality of work performed, inspect 1st off parts to ensure quality

• Verify changes in designated area when needed

• Adhere to attendance policy

• Responds to production related issues, orders, and production demands

• Meets or exceeds production targets

• Conduct weekly shift meetings, when necessary, with employees to review safety and general notices

• Read and complete shift pass down reports, when needed

• Ensure all training requirements are met for employees

• Assist in performance evaluations when needed in a timely manner

• Provide continual feedback on both positive and negative performance.

• Responsible to building a strong team through motivation, coaching and mentoring

• Assist with projects as assigned by manager/supervisor

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years production experience, preferably most recent in a lead role

• High school diploma

• Knowledgeable with and/or able to learn key areas of responsibility

• Ability to train employees to perform job requirements

• Must be able to handle different situations that will arise including emergency situations

• Must be tactful in dealing with different personality types

• Forklift certified by Elkhart Plastics/Myers certified trainer

• CPR certified if required

• Possess adequate computer skills

• Good communication and organization skills

• Ability to read and write proficiently

Working Conditions

Able to work in hot humid environment for extended periods of time. This job is in a typical manufacturing environment, to include:

• Ovens, torches, and rotating tools

• Forklifts and other moving machinery

• Loud work environment

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 49 pounds.

The employee will be walking and standing the majority of the time as this position requires a continuous presence on the manufacturing floor.

Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

Other details

• Job Function Manufacturing

• Pay Type Hourly

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• Alliance, OH 44601, USA