Production Lead - 3rd Shift
Jetson Specialty Marketing Services Inc - Kutztown, PA
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Job Description Position Summary: A Lettershop Lead Associate for JSM will be responsible for performing and overseeing all the necessary tasks to have a successful shift by facilitating optimum production output and fostering company policies and procedures. An individual in this role will be required to work as part of a team to uphold operational standards, identify developmental needs of others and implement solutions, cultivate constructive & supportive relationships. Essential Functions: Provide the resources, knowledge, feedback and work environment for team members to excel. Confer with supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within and between departments. Give starting turnover to next shift supervisor/lead/manager. Communicate by the log book and face to face. Establish working relationships with other departments. Advise supervisors and management on status of and changes to workforce. Contact Supervisor and/or Manager and/or Human Resources in the event of concerns from or with associates. Provide assistance to Lettershop Machine Operators by: • Staffing machines and running per the priorities • Driving productivity • Making sure that materials and job instructions are at the machine and pulling materials for the next job • Responding to red lights and working with technicians to resolve issues • Responding to green lights to ensure Material Handlers are bringing materials to machines in a timely manner • Responding to yellow lights to answer questions, concerns about quality issues, and to cover restroom breaks • Responding to all lights to ensure Material Handlers are taking finished pallets away • Ensuring that quality control procedures are being followed and production goals are met • Helping to resolve material issues and providing reports on bad materials • Helping to ensure the work environment is safe, and report unsafe issues to management • Supporting the Supervisor by communicating and performing tasks that are requested • Leading the shift on Saturday overtime days • Locating and pull RTM's for Client Services • Making sure all machines have job instructions, tray tags, and pallet flags • Printing tray tags and pallet flags as needed, as well as job instructions • Ensuring that machines are stocked and all is in order for the next shift • Ensuring that new employees are welcomed and feel comfortable on the job • Promoting company values and culture Additional Responsibilities: Performs other duties as may be assigned. Requirements Skills: • Two or more years' experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Essential: • Experience as a Working Lead Associate • Able to manage operators in a fast-paced environment Beneficial: • Knowledge of Production and Processing -raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing efficiency. • Mechanical Knowledge - print machines and tools. General: • Highest degree of personal integrity. • Reliability and dependability. • Top quality standards for own work. • Solid verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to adapt easily in rapidly growing operations. Where are we located? 9775 Commerce Circle Kutztown, PA 19530 Exit 45 (Lynnport/New Smithville) off of Rte 78Only 20 minutes from Cabela's, Crystal Cave, Dorney Park and Leaser Lake! Benefits New Associates become eligible for benefits the 1st of the month following 60 days! • Medical (2 plan designs to choose from) • Dental • Vision • Life & Disability Insurance Options • 401K • Career growth & development • Friendly company culture! JSM is an equal opportunity employer. Skill Set Production Lead
Created: 2026-03-04