Production Lead
Sun Chemical · sunchemical.com
Colonial HeightsOn-siteLead / Manager3+ yrs
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Production and inventory planner who owns the finite schedule for a manufacturing plant.
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- 32 d ago · posted 2026-09-24
- Location
- Colonial Heights, VA, US
Full description
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
SUN CAREERS: W3
Job Overview:
We are seeking a Production Lead to participate in and oversee paste ink manufacturing operations at our Richmond, VA facility. This person is responsible for fostering a positive, safe, and efficient production environment while ensuring high product quality. The successful candidate will be a hand-on leader who can develop teams, optimize processes and consistently meet business expectations.
Responsibilities:
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Review daily & weekly production schedule with MRPs and Site manager
• Directs the work of the production workforce to meet production deadlines
• Operate production equipment proficiently and safely (i.e. three roll mills, mixers, forklift)
• Ensure that all production documentation is completed completely and accurately
• Perform SAP functions related to production with ability to navigate additional databases as required.
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Participates as safety committee member
• Works closely with site management to ensure that site meets OTIF targets.
• Oversee daily housekeeping and 5S program for production department
• Facilitates departmental OJT training.
• Participates and provides feedback for employee evaluations, discipline, counsel, coaching and handling of complaints
• May perform other duties as required. Including, but not limited to Quality Control, Shipping and Inventory Management.
Organization Relationships:
• Regular contact with site personnel.
Requirements / Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent, and the ability to read and write English.
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1-3 years of demonstrated leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
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