Production Lead

Oldcastle Inc.; Fuquay-Varina (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Production Lead to oversee daily operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role involves supervising personnel, ensuring safety and quality standards, and training new team members. With a focus on effective communication and teamwork, you will play a crucial role in maintaining production efficiency and meeting deadlines. Join a company that values growth and offers a competitive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in manufacturing.

Benefits

Competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental benefits

Disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Opportunities for growth

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production personnel and ensure safety and quality.
• Train new hires and manage production workflow.

Skills

Lead/Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Oldcastle Infrastructure , a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

Job Summary

We are seeking a full-time Production Lead. The Production Lead is responsible to supervise and train production personnel in the daily operations during their shift in a manner consistent with overall Company policies and procedures. As well as, ensuring the final product is manufactured safely, is of high quality, and delivered on time to the customer.

Job Responsibilities

Supervise personnel, production workflow, safety and quality

Must be able to operate all stations of the work center for employee training and troubleshooting purposes

Confirm that employees have been instructed on the proper safety procedures

Assist Production Manager in handling the production line personnel, as well asthe production workflow

Train new hires and/or transfers into the department

Complete beginning of shift/end of shift meetings with prior shift/next shift to receive and pass on any critical production/quality/machine information

Complete beginning of shift huddles to go over safety information, announcements, any necessary information from beginning shift meeting and assign tasks to shift personnel

Ensure all personnel,prior to the start of shift, are wearing the correct safety equipmentand that safety awareness is maintained throughout shift

Ensure that individuals are applying proper techniques that comply with proper quality control procedures

Report to maintenance and safety coordinator any safety hazards or equipment malfunctions/required maintenance

Ensure that work effort is being applied effectively and that company quality standards and production capacities for the shift are met

Provide feedback to Production Manager regarding performance of department employees

Regular and predictable attendance, safely performing tasks, and adherence to all safety policies and procedures are essential functions of the job

Assist Production Manager with performance evaluations on shift personnel

Complete verbal and written disciplinary warnings/counseling in accordance with the company’s policy and procedures

Complete production reports at the end of the shift, including work performed by department, back orders and hot items

Responsible for assisting Safety Coordinator in completion of monthly safety trainings for shift personnel

Regular and predictable attendance, safely performing tasks and adherence to all safety policies/procedures are essential functions of the job

Consistently and effectively communicating with other shift counterparts, production manager, plant manager, technicians, HR, customer service and maintenance

Enforce Safety rules and ensure work areas are maintained in a clean and orderly condition

Directs production activities for products in keeping with effective operations

Allocate shift personnel to various areas to accomplish scheduled jobs and to maintain production efficiencies

Encourages and leads maximum shift production flow, while ensuring safety and quality

Job Requirements

At least 3 years ofLead/Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is required

Able to operate under pressure, meet strict deadlines, effectively prioritize workload and capacity to multi task

Ability to lead by example and build effective teams

Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills

Ability to work in a factory environment and perform manual labor

Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point

Ability to read and perform mathematical calculations and measurements with numbers, fractions, and decimals

Ability to bend and twist frequently andcarry, walk, and reach constantly

Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 40lbs. frequently

Ability to work under varied temperatures consistent with the same climate conditions of the region (heat, cold, humidity, etc.)

Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands and fingers

The typical noise levelfor this position is loud due to heavy machinery

Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information

Standing for long periods of time

Ability to work under tight time constraints and at multi-task functions

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• Aninclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.