Lead Production Team - Safety, Training & Ops

Primetals Technologies, Ltd.; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Primetals Technologies USA in Warren, OH is seeking a Team Leader to guide shift operations in a metal-processing facility. You will lead safety and productivity, supervise crew, and ensure timely production schedules with quality standards.

This role trains staff, communicates across management and operators, and may assist in hiring. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in machine operation and 1–2 years supervisory experience, plus crane and forklift certifications.

Qualifications

• Seven years of experience in a specific machine operation.
• One to two years of supervisor experience preferred.
• Certifications: Crane and Forklift – in-house training provided to obtain certification.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Able to use computer, hand tools, and PPE specific to job function.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and productivity of all employees assigned to designated shift, crew or function.
• Receives and disseminates written and verbal instruction, direction and training from Supervisor or other Senior Managers.
• Spends more than twenty percent of time performing production tasks similar to those of other group members, and usually does troubleshooting, minor equipment maintenance or setup, etc.
• Trains group members and may participate in performance appraisal process.
• Operates from a broad scope of responsibility to maintain production schedules and to ensure quality standards are met.
• Enables effective communication between management and operators.
• Enforce processing procedures and policies.
• Ensures completion operational documentation for assigned group; such as travelers, map sheets, job router, work requests to other departments, etc.
• Ensures completion of safety documentation for assigned group; such as first reports of injury, environmental mishaps, JSA’s, etc
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Monitors and ensures shipments are loaded and rigged properly.
• May assist in the hiring process.
• May serve as point of contact for customers and/or vendors; could include running machines as needed for customer demands.

Skills

7+ years production experience

1–2 years supervision experience

Crane and Forklift certifications

Valid driver’s license

Computer & tools usage

Tools

Crane certification

Forklift certification

Job description

Primetals Technologies USA in Warren, OH is seeking a Team Leader to guide shift operations in a metal-processing facility. You will lead safety and productivity, supervise crew, and ensure timely production schedules with quality standards.

This role trains staff, communicates across management and operators, and may assist in hiring. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in machine operation and 1–2 years supervisory experience, plus crane and forklift certifications.