Production Lead/Assembly (Firetrucks)

REV Group, Inc; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Terex Corporation, in the United States, seeks a Production Lead to supervise the shift-based manufacturing team and coordinate daily operations. You will drive safety, productivity, and quality while upholding company policy and lean principles.

The role requires overseeing at least three employees, strong communication, and hands-on leadership to mentor staff and improve processes. On-site work with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Functional Experience 1–3 years preferred.
• Oversee a minimum of three employees and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production tasks for the shift.
• Monitor team performance against goals.
• Allocate resources to meet production schedules.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards.
• Lead problem solving and implement corrective actions.
• Provide training and performance feedback.
• Develop and update operator instructions and procedures.
• Support cross-training and teamwork across departments.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Training & development

Education

HS Diploma or GED

1–3 years experience

Tools

Tape measure

Blueprints

Basic hand tools

Job description

Summary

The Production Lead role oversees, monitors, and coordinates production team activities, giving importance to individual member's and overall team's achievement of established goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage hourly and daily needs for the process at hand
• Ensure team's goals are aligned with and representative of the company’s overall
• Act as liaison between team members and the rest of the organization
• Allocate resources, manage process flow, and solve problems to ensure objectives are met
• Demonstrate ownership of safety and housekeeping practices
• Remain certified and able to complete every job within team
• Lead activities to resolve issues needing corrective action
• Assists supervisor in preparing training plans, performance reviews, and evaluations
• Drives measurable improvements through training and direct involvement with people and processes
• Initiates and implements process improvements in area of responsibility
• Initiates and implements continuous improvement initiatives in area of responsibility
• Provides regular feedback to employees regarding performance
• Maintain good safety and housekeeping practices.
• Lead/Assist in the development, review, and updating of the Operator Instructions.
• Ensure that paperwork in area is complete and accurate during the build process.
• Capable of on-the-job training which meets safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Serve as a positive influence on work area to maintain clean, safe, on schedule.
• Demonstrate leadership escalation process / contacts appropriate individuals, when required
• Coordinate operations and activities within or between departments, as needed
• Facilitate and participate in problem solving teams
• Perform and/or complete basic administration tasks in the supervisor's absence
• Respond promptly and appropriately to team issues
• Establish and run team meetings
• Interact with and support other team leaders
• Complete small special projects in a timely manner
• Assist / Develop documented process and procedures
• Communicate performance indicators for area of responsibility
• Assist in balancing work
• Conduct layered audits and process checks within team
• Implement measures to motivate employees and improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency
• Encourage and supports employees in the implementation of continuous improvement ideas
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Identifies and promotes opportunities for cross training within and between departments

Qualifications

• Oversee a minimum of three (3) employees
• 1+ years’ experience in assigned area preferred
• Demonstrate commitment to safety guidelines
• Ability to lead by example
• Positive attitude
• Self-motivated
• Detail oriented
• Meet or exceed expectations on last annual performance review
• Willing and able to pursue personal development through training and education

• Demonstrate computer skills applicable to the area of responsibility
• Extensive knowledge of products, processes, operations, theory, and practice in assigned area
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Able to:
• Read and understand blueprints, routings, BOM, and truck specification documents
• Identify root cause and implement corrective action where gaps to the goal exist
• Use basic hand and power tools
• Read and use a tape measure to precise measurements
• Work in a team environment
• Maintain attendance within company guidelines
• Retain and apply instructions
• Work overtime on short notice
• Embrace change

EDUCATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

HS Diploma or GED required

Functional Experience 1-3 years

Terex Corporation is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. Terex Corporation also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

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