1st Shift Production Lead

CRH; Sweetwater (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

CRH is seeking a Production Lead in Sweetwater, TN to support the Production Supervisor. You will ensure safety, execute posted schedules, and liaise between front-line employees and management.

The role requires hands-on leadership, effective communication, and collaboration across departments. You will enforce safety, manage training, and help manage payroll-related schedules while filling in on the line when needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Experience in production/manufacturing.
• Able to communicate effectively with team members.
• Demonstrated reliability with good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety regulations and communicate with management.
• Enter safety information into compliance software.
• Execute the production schedule and adjust as needed.
• Fill in by working in production when gaps are noted.
• Ensure staff training in compliance, safety, or technical areas.
• Package production documents for processing.
• Maintain attendance and payroll-related schedules.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Math skills

Attendance

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Job ID: 527100
Non-Exempt

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
• An inclusive 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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