Production Team Lead - Wash and Breakdown
Suwanee ATC,Georgia
- Manufacturing
- Full-time
- production team lead
- manufacturing supervisor
- lean production
The Production Team Lead oversees production output and individual employee performance within a manufacturing setting, ensuring tool and parts management, quality control, and adherence to Lean Production principles. Responsibilities include monitoring production data, ordering parts, auditing workstations, training staff, and implementing process improvements. The role requires strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, as well as physical endurance for handling materials and equipment.
Position Summary
Responsible for overseeing production output for assigned employees while also meeting individual performance expectations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Monitor tool flow by work type within the assigned area, maintaining accurate hour-by-hour production charts and reporting to the manager at agreed intervals
Order parts for the assigned area by completing part requisition forms according to the designated ordering schedule
Audit workbenches daily to ensure proper reset at the end of each shift, including correct placement of parts and tools and verification that all tools and fixtures are in good working order
Immediately notify the manager of any tools or fixtures that are not functioning properly
Ensure parts are stored in correct bins and properly located on benches according to standard layouts and 5S requirements
Continuously identify, generate, and implement process improvements
Document parts defects and overages or shortages using appropriate forms and attach parts as required for management review
Maintain necessary materials such as packing supplies and material handling equipment
Assist with quality control activities for all products within the assigned area
Enter production data into Access systems for TapeTech Production or Ames, as required
Assist with training new employees and cross-training team members within the area of responsibility
Support qualification and scrapping of tools as required for Ames production
Maintain accountability for both team production output and individual performance
Basic Qualifications
High school diploma or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and managers
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply common-sense reasoning to follow detailed instructions and resolve standardized problems
Ability to shift priorities and adapt to fluctuating workloads
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Strong mechanical aptitude
Effective time management and organizational skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Participation in Lean Production initiatives
Core Competencies
Demonstrate trust and integrity by striving to do the right thing
Practice servant leadership by putting the needs of others first and valuing diverse perspectives
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to lead, execute, and/or delegate tasks as needed
Establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization
Champion an inclusive work environment by empowering others and valuing diverse backgrounds and experiences
Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results
Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, with coworkers and customers
Physical Requirements
Regular standing throughout the workday
Frequent walking, use of hands for handling and reaching, and verbal communication
Occasional sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
Frequent lifting and/or moving of up to 100 pounds
Vision requirements include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Required Cognitive Skills
Ability to problem-solve and prioritize tasks
Ability to manage stress related to deadlines and ongoing projects
Ability to multitask
Ability to receive and analyze information
Ability to quickly communicate solutions when problems occur
Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and initiative
Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members as our greatest assets and invest in training while supporting work-life balance.
Job Location:
Ames Tool Corporation - Suwanee1327 Northbrook Parkway Suite 400 Suwanee, GA 30024
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: HR@Help.SRSDistribution.com with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life Insurance, Wellness Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Paid Holidays & Vacation Days, Professional Growth Opportunities, Development & Training Programs
Benefits
- Competitive salaries for all team members paid weekly
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Volunteer Day, Holidays, Birthday, and Floating Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance Program
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Flexible and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- Company paid Life insurance and Short-Term Disability
- Additional Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability also offered
- Mental, Physical and Emotional Well-Being Programs for Employees and Families
- Wellness Program and Safety Program with Bonuses for our Drivers
- Employee Referral Bonus Program




