Production Lead Operator
Seal & Design
| Company | Seal & Design |
| Category | Manufacturing |
| Location | Rochester |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Full-time |
| Level | Lead |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 27 May 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (workable) |
Description
Seal & Design, Inc. is a family owned company founded and located in Clarence, NY with three divisions located across the U.S. and Canada. Our product line includes gaskets, o-rings, seals, molded products, die-cut foams, and many other specific products for all kinds of sealing applications. We provide superior products to our customers across many industries, including: Automotive, Medical, Military, Aerospace, Electronics, Power Generation, Hydraulics, and HVAC. Supervises, coaches, and trains Production Associates to ensure efficient operation of machines through work planning and assignment, job set-up, material selection, tool, machine and facility maintenance and problem solving. Pay Range: $25-$30/hour · LMA - Leads, Manages and holds accountable all direct reports o Actively participates in the vetting, selection and onboarding process o Monitors efficiency and productivity to ensure expectations are met or exceeded o Provides training on equipment o Provides hands-on trouble shooting assistance o Communicates the daily schedule via daily huddles o Conducts regular coaching (formal and JIT) o Conducts performance reviews and facilitates disciplinary actions as necessary · Meets or exceeds department KPI’s o 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 · Qualifies first-piece fabrication product and performs random quality checks as indicated by the quality specifications; has the authority to stop production when needed to correct quality problems · Completes routine auditing and inspection of shop floor activities to ensure compliance with manufacturing, customer and quality requirements · Initiates the non-conformance process; identifies preventive actions and continual improvement opportunities · Interfaces with Sales Department to understand all dimensional and customer specifications in order to resolve any issues and updates to specific requirements · 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 · Enforces safety policies and practices to ensure culture of health and safety; identifies safety hazards and works with management team on corrective actions Requirements · 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 · &n