LEAD PRODUCTION

NORDAM; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NORDAM in Tulsa, Oklahoma is seeking a Lead Supervisor to manage production teams effectively. The ideal candidate will supervise personnel, implement policies, and drive continuous quality improvement initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years in a supervisory role, with experience in training and managing team dynamics. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. NORDAM offers a dynamic work environment focusing on teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• 5 years performing related work in a supervisory capacity.
• 1 year experience in training and reviewing work of others.
• Understanding of English for certification purposes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities and provide technical direction.
• Implement policies and procedures as per management.
• Address work problems and ensure efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Supervises and coordinates activities of assigned personnel and implements and administers policies and procedures as delegated by management. Develops and provides leadership to customer-focused production teams to institutionalize the processes of Continuous Quality Improvement in accordance with organization goals and objectives.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Studies production schedules and estimates Stakeholder hour requirements for completion of job assignment. Oversees department activities and revises work assignments to meet schedules and contract priorities. Coordinates activities and provides technical direction to personnel.
• Interprets company policies to Stakeholders and enforces regulations relating to safety, attendance, conduct, and other plant rules. Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to Stakeholders, and assigns duties. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production or processing schedules.
• Recommends measures to improve production or processing methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. Provides guidance to teams on development, performance and productivity issues.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew. Monitors and expedites flow of materials within production area.
• Receives and answers questions from Stakeholders pertaining to area processes or equipment operation. Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists Stakeholders in solving work problems. Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Maintains time and production or processing records. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate Stakeholders to achieve work goals. Notifies maintenance Stakeholders of equipment malfunctions.

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirements

Minimum High School or GED. If applicable, a combination of experience and training may be substituted for the education requirement.

Experience Requirements

5 year(s) performing the type of work in the discipline of the work group where they will perform the duties of a Lead.

1 year(s) of the required 5 years experience in training, assigning and reviewing the work of lesser skilled stakeholders or have formal leadership assignments from another organization.

Skills and Competencies

• Performs all work operations of the area over which leadership is exercised.
• The following statement is only applicable if the job function will also be performed under the division's repair station certificate. To obtain a Repairman's Certification the person must understand, read, and write English and have either:
• At least 18 months of practical experience in the procedures, practices, inspection methods, materials, tools, machine tools, and equipment generally used in the maintenance duties of the specific job for which the person is to be employed and certified; or
• Completed formal training that is acceptable to the Administrator and is specifically designed to qualify the applicant for the job on which the applicant is to be employed.
• Must be proficient in the processes and procedures for the area over which supervision is exercised.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to work in excess of eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week, if required. Additionally, those who work at NORDAM Repair Division must be able to ascend and descend stairs.

Demand - Frequency

• Walk - Frequent
• Use hands to handle or feel or manipulate - Frequent
• Reach with hands and arms - Frequent
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - Frequent
• Talk and hear - Frequent
• Use close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus - Frequent
• Travel between facilities (drive) - Occasional
• Stand - Frequent
• Climb Stairs - Occasional

Weight - Frequency

• 50 pounds - Frequent

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the Stakeholder is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment can vary from loud to a more moderate level.

Supervision

• Leads from 3 to 20 Production and Maintenance Stakeholders.

EEO Statement

The NORDAM Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.