1st Shift Production Lead

CRH; Sweetwater (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CRH's Oldcastle Infrastructure division is seeking a Production Lead to support the Production Supervisor in Sweetwater, TN. The role ensures safety, adheres to schedules, and acts as a liaison between frontline staff and management.

The ideal candidate will have production/manufacturing experience, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to lead teams while maintaining attendance records and coordinating training as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Experience in production or manufacturing is required.
• Experience leading people is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs regularly and work in a plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Enforce company policies and safety regulations; report issues to management.
• Enter safety information into compliance software as directed.
• Execute production schedule and address gaps.
• Fill in by working in production when gaps occur.
• Provide training on compliance, safety, or technical topics as needed.
• Maintain attendance records and approve payroll-related schedules.
• Lead shift meetings and communicate information to staff as directed by management.
• Coordinate with other departments to share information.
• Inspect work progress and equipment to ensure safety and specifications are met.
• Maintain open lines of communication between team members and management.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Attendance & reliability

Math skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

Job ID: 527100

Non-Exempt

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

The Production Lead will work directly supporting the Production Supervisor to ensure that all assignments for the team are carried out safely and successfully. They will execute on posted schedules and inform employees of important information as directed by the Supervisor, acting as a liaison between the front-line employees and management.

Job Responsibilities

• Enforce company policies and safety regulations, reporting any issues identified immediately to management, or address them directly if needed
• Enter safety related information into company compliance software as directed
• Execute production schedule as posted and determine if there are any gaps present or changes needed
• Fill in by working in production when gaps are noted
• Ensure that employees receive appropriate training i.e., compliance, safety, or technical training as needed
• Package production documents for processing
• Maintain accurate attendance information and authorize work schedules according to the guidelines for payroll purposes
• Can be asked to lead shift meetings and communicate information to employees as directed by their manager
• Communicate with other departments to share information as directed
• Examine and inspect work progress and equipment to verify safety and ensure that specifications are met
• Maintain open lines of communication between team members and management
• Balance team and individual responsibilities
• Other responsibilities may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, college degree preferred
• Prior experience in production/manufacturing required, experience in a concrete manufacturing setting a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members
• Demonstrated role model including, good attendance record and positive attitude
• Experience leading people in some capacity is a plus
• Knowledge of basic tools and their uses
• Understand and apply basic math skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication)
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs regularly, with assistance provided if needed
• Must be able to work in plant production environment involving indoor & outdoor work, exposure to noise, dust, and in proximity to hot equipment
• This job involves walking, climbing stairs/ladders, standing, climbing, bending, stretching, and using hands and fingers to hold, grasp, and lift items

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• Aninclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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