Process Production Lead

Arcosa Inc.; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcosa Aggregates in Opelika, AL is seeking a Process/Production Lead to direct activities and staff in a regulated aggregate environment. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely production while complying with MSHA standards.

You will lead a team of operators and maintenance support, coordinate scheduling, and ensure understanding of policies and procedures. Hands-on leadership, strong communication, and problem-solving are essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the job.
• Previous leadership experience is preferred.
• Independent judgement and resourcefulness or sense of leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead team in manufacturing process to ensure quality and timely production.
• Promote safety awareness and continuous improvement through positive recognition.
• Train, instruct and direct work activities of employees.
• Monitor and adapt processes and scheduling to accomplish manufacturing goals.
• Function as a team leader by directing the work of others.
• Must be hands on and ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Job Summary

Arcosa Aggregates is searching for a Process/Production Lead for our Opelika, AL plant. In this role you will support a positive safety culture by directing the activities and staff within an aggregate environment that is regulated by MSHA safety standards.

Day To Day

• Actively promote safety awareness and continuous improvement through positive recognition
• Lead team in manufacturing process to ensure quality and timely production. Assist maintenance operators, equipment operator, assembly workers, and other process operators to complete assignments
• Complete understanding of the job, company policies and processes
• Apply knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of complex tasks
• Familiar with a broad variety of field’s concepts, practices and procedures
• May operate specialized equipment that requires advanced skills
• Train, instruct and direct work activities of employees
• Monitor and adapt processes and scheduling to accomplish manufacturing goals
• Function as a team leader by directing the work of others
• May be required to fill-in so that production goals can be met
• Must be hands on
• Comply with all industry safety rules, procedures and applicable government regulations.
• Perform daily pre-shift equipment and workplace inspections to maintain equipment performance
• Maintain strong communications with other plant employees and operators
• Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned

About You

• Prompt, regular, and predictable attendance
• Positive, Team-based attitude
• The ability to stand, stoop, bend, lift, walk, climb stairs, ladders, and catwalks up to 60 feet as required.
• The ability to work in varied outdoor environments (cold, hot, dry, dusty, rainy)
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the job
• Previous leadership experience is preferred
• Independent judgement and resourcefulness or sense of leadership is required
• Ability to solve and identifies complex problems using advanced technical knowledge and creativity
• Computer savvy

Working Conditions

Some jobs could work under harsh conditions including dirty environment, air contamination, intense noise, and restricted movement. May require periods of work in all weather conditions including heat, cold, wet, dry and dusty.

The above statements describe the general nature and responsibilities of the position. All employees may be required to perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.