Production Lead Operator

Seal & Design is a family-owned company founded and headquartered in Clarence, NY with five divisions located across the U.S. and Canada. Our product line includes gaskets, o-rings, seals, molded rubber and plastics, die-cut foams, and many other products for a wide array of sealing applications. We provide superior products to our customers across many industries, including: Automotive, Medical, Military & Defense, Aerospace, Electronics, Power Generation, Hydraulics, and HVAC.

Seal & Design’s customer focused attitude allows us to exceed customers’ expectations. We are world-class.

To learn more about us visit www.sealanddesign.com and view our recruiting video at https://youtu.be/Bae9usXohso.

Shift: Monday - Friday: 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Pay: $25.00-$30.00/hour

• LMA - leads, manages and holds accountable all direct reports

• Monitors efficiency and productivity to ensure expectations are met or exceeded
• Provides training on equipment
• Provides hands-on trouble shooting assistance
• Communicates the daily schedule to the production team
• Conducts regular coaching (formal and JIT)
• Meets or exceeds department KPI’s

• Safety, Quality, Efficiency, 5S

• Facilitates continuous improvement processes to create efficiency and reduce costs
• Effectively utilizes MRP software for planning and scheduling
• Sets up jobs in accordance with departmental needs to ensure maximum efficiency and quality
• Limits job write offs with regards to material and equipment usage
• Ensures that all materials are available and ready for fabrication at the machine location
• Performs first-piece inspection for all new fabrication runs, when necessary
• Ensures that dies are maintained and stored properly; moves dies between equipment and die racks
• Ensures that preventative maintenance is current and performs maintenance functions as necessary
• Involvement throughout the shop as a resource for others, providing guidance and direction
• Enforces safety policies and practices to ensure culture of health and safety; identifies safety hazards and works with management team on corrective actions

• Associates degree (AA) in a technical discipline and 1-2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency working in a computer supported environment with business software and Microsoft office programs
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, use simple math and use basic hand-held measuring tools
• Mechanical/technical aptitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow; able to multi-task
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

Physical Requirements:

• Continual use of hands; constant standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting
• Clear close vision and ability to identify and distinguish color variations
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance