1st Shift Production Lead — Safety‑Driven Team Coach

Oldcastle-Infrastructure; Sweetwater (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Oldcastle Infrastructure in Tennessee is seeking a 1st Shift Production Lead to support the Production Supervisor. You will help ensure safety, execute schedules, and act as a liaison between frontline employees and management.

The role requires production/manufacturing experience, strong communication, and a hands-on leader who can train staff and manage workloads in a plant environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Prior experience in production/manufacturing is required; concrete manufacturing a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• Demonstrated role model including good attendance and positive attitude.
• Experience leading people is a plus.
• Knowledge of basic tools and their uses.
• Understand and apply basic math (add, subtract, division, multiplication).
• Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Enforce company policies and safety regulations and report issues to management.
• Enter safety information into compliance software as directed.
• Execute production schedule and identify gaps or changes needed.
• Fill in by working in production when gaps are noted.
• Lead shift meetings and communicate information to employees.
• Coordinate with other departments to share information.
• Inspect work progress and equipment to verify safety and specifications.
• Maintain attendance and authorize work schedules for payroll.

Skills

Production/manufacturing

Communication skills

People leadership

Tool knowledge

Basic math

Lift up to 40 lbs

Work in plant environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Oldcastle Infrastructure in Tennessee is seeking a 1st Shift Production Lead to support the Production Supervisor. You will help ensure safety, execute schedules, and act as a liaison between frontline employees and management.

The role requires production/manufacturing experience, strong communication, and a hands-on leader who can train staff and manage workloads in a plant environment.