Powder Coat Lead

AAON, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Healthcare + HSA

Profit sharing

401(k) plan

Job summary

AAON, Inc. seeks a Production Leader to coordinate daily activities of a manufacturing team, ensuring safe operations, high quality, and on-time output.

You will assign tasks, mentor staff, allocate resources, monitor quality, and drive process improvements while maintaining accurate inventory and reporting to management.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, 3 years in production, strong communication, and knowledge of production software; 608 certification eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3 years in a production/manufacturing role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and production management software.
• Ability to obtain and maintain 608 refrigerant certification.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to meet production targets and manage daily activities.
• Assign tasks, mentor, and maximize productivity and quality.
• Coordinate with management to ensure targets are met.
• Allocate resources (labor, equipment, materials) to support the plan.
• Enforce quality control and safety protocols.
• Investigate issues and implement process improvements.
• Maintain inventory levels and coordinate with inventory teams.
• Generate performance reports and updates for management.

Skills

Production leadership

Quality control

Safety regulations

Team supervision

Communication

MS Office

Production software

English language

Education

High School Diploma

3 years production/manufacturing experience

Tools

Production management software

Inventory control systems

Job description

Job Summary:

Lead and coordinate the daily activities of a team to ensure that production processes run smoothly, products meet quality standards, and safety measures are adhered to.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Completes AAON's Production Leader Program. Leads a team of workers, including assigning tasks and providing guidance. Motivates and mentors team members to maximize productivity and quality. Collaborates with management team to ensure production targets are met. Allocates resources, including labor, equipment, and materials to support the production plan. Monitors and enforces quality control processes to ensure products meet established standards. Investigates and addresses production and quality related issues as they arise. Ensures all safety protocols and regulations are followed. Conducts safety training and audits and provides recommendations for safety improvements. Identifies opportunities for process optimization and improved efficiency. Implements changes and oversees process improvements to enhance productivity. Maintains accurate inventory levels of raw materials and finished products. Coordinates with inventory control teams to minimize waste and optimize stock levels. Generates regular reports on performance, including productivity, quality, and efficiency metrics. Provides regular updates to management on production status and challenges.

Education and Experience Requirements:

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or an equivalent combination of education and experience with 3 years of experience in a production or manufacturing role preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control and safety regulations Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Good organizational and time management skills. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products and production management software and systems. Ability to obtain and maintain 608 universal refrigerant certification. Ability to communicate in written and spoken English language.

Work Environment:

Ability to regularly lift and move objects up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand, bend, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time during shift. Required to wear proper personal protective equipment. Ability to work in manufacturing facilities and regularly be exposed to varying and extreme temperatures, loud noises, dust, chemical fumes, sharp metal objects and heavy forklift traffic. This position is designated as a safety-sensitive job and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing.

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

Benefits and Compensation Summary:

We take care of our people. We offer competitive compensation and robust benefits to all full-time team members, including:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time-off
• Paid holidays
• Healthcare insurance & Health Savings Accounts
• Profit sharing or Annual Incentive Plan
• Bonus Premium 401(k) plan
• Pay Range: $30.61 - $45.91

Company Information:

At AAON and BASX, we're driven by a shared commitment to innovation, performance, and sustainability. Since 1988, AAON has been at the forefront of the HVAC industry, delivering cutting-edge solutions for commercial and industrial indoor environments. Since joining forces with AAON in 2021, BASX has built on that foundation with highly engineered, custom solutions for critical environments-cleanrooms, data centers, and laboratories-where precision and reliability matter most. Together, we design and manufacture highly configurable systems tailored to each application, ensuring our customers achieve exceptional efficiency, performance, and long-term value. Join us in shaping smarter, more sustainable environments for the future.