Lead 1 - Production Operator - 3rd shift

Dotson; Tennessee; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Lead Production Operator to coordinate and lead activities in a dynamic production environment. This role requires a strong leader with experience in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, ensuring that production meets organizational standards. You will guide a dedicated team, implement process improvements, and maintain high safety and quality standards. Join a company that values respect, collaboration, and personal growth, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on the production process and overall success.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of experience in production operations.
• Experience with powered industrial equipment and leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead activities for designated work area.
• Perform equipment maintenance and troubleshoot issues.
• Ensure production records are completed accurately.

Skills

Leadership

Equipment Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Data Collection

Process Improvement

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Powered Industrial Equipment Certification

Job description

Lead 1 - Production Operator - 3rd shift

Trenton, TN, 1465 Industrial Park Drive, Trenton, Tennessee, United States of America Req #3914

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986 as a subsidiary of a larger parent company, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company. A dedicated workforce of over 1,600 team members worldwide, MPS is renowned for its commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety. Our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate nine production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities to better serve our customers.

At MPS, we strive to create a workplace that embodies respect, openness, collaboration, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to achieving excellence in Environmental, Health & Safety through our Mission Zero initiative.

Lead 1 - Production Operator - 2753

Coordinates and leads the activities for designated work area.

Job Duties

• Perform moderately complex tasks related to set-up, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, including resolving technical and quality issues.
• Assist in operating machinery in designated department when needed.
• Ensure all necessary production records are completed fully and accurately.
• Communicate with other teams and support departments and serve as liaison between team and plant management.
• Assist with data collection and reporting.
• Ensure all workstations stay full of components for building processes.
• Reassign team members due to absences or production needs.
• Inspect materials, final products, and machinery for defects.
• Implement process improvement initiatives as needed.
• Ensure that department output meets organizational expectation.
• Guide the manufacturing/operations team in interpreting existing processes and policies and assist in the development of efficiencies or process improvements.
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately.
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• Perform work under minimal supervision.
• Handle complex issues and problems and refer only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possess comprehensive working knowledge of subject matter.
• 4 to 6 years of experience, including experience driving powered industrial equipment.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.
• Powered industrial equipment certification preferred

EOE-Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Various agencies of the United States Government require employers to maintain information on applicants pertaining to factors such as race, sex, and type of position for which an individual applies. The information requested is voluntary and for compliance with certain record keeping requirements. MacLean Power, LLC has a long-standing commitment to equal employment opportunity for all its associates and applicants for employment. MacLean Power, LLC believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of race, color, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership status, ancestry, religion, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, disability, veteran status, age or any other protected group status.

All job offers are conditional, upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, including criminal checks, drug testing, employment, and education verification.

• Trenton, TN, 1465 Industrial Park Drive, Trenton, Tennessee, United States of America