Production Lead
Are you a hands‑on leader who thrives on the shop floor? We’re looking for a dependable Production Lead to drive daily operations, mentor a dedicated team, and ensure our precision‑engineered architectural metals and building products meet the highest quality standards.
In this role, you will bridge the gap between management and the floor—keeping production schedules on track, optimizing workflows, and maintaining a safe, efficient working environment.
What You’ll Do
- Guide & Inspire: Supervise daily workflow for the production team, providing guidance, training, and real‑time troubleshooting.
- Drive Quality & Output: Ensure all fabricated architectural products meet exact specifications, quality control benchmarks, and delivery deadlines.
- Process Optimization: Identify bottlenecks, reduce material waste, and implement lean manufacturing principles to boost efficiency.
- Safety First: Enforce OSHA standards and internal safety protocols to maintain a clean, risk‑free work environment.
- Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with plant management, shipping, and maintenance teams to keep operations seamless.
What You Bring
- Experience: 3+ years in a lead or supervisory role within metal fabrication, architectural manufacturing, or a related industrial setting.
- Technical Mindset: Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
- Leadership Style: Clear communication, problem‑solving skills, and a track record of motivating teams.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and managing shifting priorities.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rate/salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Opportunities for long‑term career growth within a trusted industry brand
salary: $50,000 - $55,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: High School
Responsibilities
- Daily Line Operations & Scheduling: Overseeing daily workflow, assigning tasks to line operators, monitoring shift targets, and adjusting staffing to prevent bottlenecks.
- Troubleshooting & Immediate Support: Serving as the first point of contact when machinery breaks down, materials run low, or quality issues arise on the floor.
- Quality Control: Ensuring finished products meet quality standards and engineering specifications; performing random audits and halting production if defects appear.
- Safety & Compliance: Enforcing company safety rules, PPE usage, and standard operating procedures (SOPs); conducting daily safety huddles and reporting hazards.
- Training & Onboarding: Training new team members, cross‑training existing staff on different stations, and certifying operators on specific machinery.
The essential functions of this role include
- wearing steel toe shoes
- manual lifting up to 50lbs
- standing for 12 hours at one time
- working weekends
Skills
- Schedule Adherence
- Manufacturing
- Leading
- Operations
- Line Management
- Production Control
- Supervising
Qualifications
- Years of experience: 1 year
- Experience level: Experienced
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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