Energy Production Lead — Hands-On Assembly & MES

Redwood Materials; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials in Sparks, NV is seeking a Lead Production Associate III, Energy. This hourly role directs a team of production associates and performs hands-on stall assembly within ESS production operations on shift, ensuring safety and accurate documentation.

The Supervisor, Production coordinates performance and personnel decisions. The role requires clear communication, adherence to safety requirements, and on-site presence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2–4 years of manufacturing or production experience.
• Prior lead experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of power tools, assembly procedures, and MES data entry.
• Ability to direct work, train others, and communicate clearly.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Directs the daily work of a team of production associates and rotates in to operate stations.
• Trains associates on assembly, testing, MES documentation, and safety procedures.
• Escalates quality, equipment, staffing, and safety issues to the Supervisor, Production.
• Runs shift handoffs, communicating status, open issues, and priorities between shifts.
• Assembles energy products with power tools, hand tools and automated equipment.
• Moves materials and components within the work area using a forklift, pallet jack or other PIT equipment.
• Tests finished product and documents results in the manufacturing execution system (MES).
• Follow and adhere to all Redwood policies and procedures, including but not limited to safety, attendance, conduct, quality, and ethical workplace behavior.
• Working around PIT equipment, overhead cranes and an electrostatic discharge (ESD) environment.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Lead experience

Power tools

MES data entry

Team direction

Communication

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Job description

Redwood Materials in Sparks, NV is seeking a Lead Production Associate III, Energy. This hourly role directs a team of production associates and performs hands-on stall assembly within ESS production operations on shift, ensuring safety and accurate documentation.

The Supervisor, Production coordinates performance and personnel decisions. The role requires clear communication, adherence to safety requirements, and on-site presence.