Production Lead

Laitram LLC; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lapeyre Stair, a division of Laitram LLC, is seeking a Production Lead to guide on-site manufacturing operations in Harahan, LA. You will lead production personnel, drive lean initiatives, and ensure safety, housekeeping, and quality standards on the shop floor.

The role requires strong supervisory and coaching abilities, excellent communication, and a continuous improvement mindset. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and proficient PC skills are essential for daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED.
• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing people.
• Above average PC skills for email and MS Office applications.
• Problem solving and issue resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct production personnel.
• Provide on-shift workflow direction to the factory team.
• Participate in safety, housekeeping, and lean manufacturing programs.
• Maintain high quality standards for finished goods.
• Manage shift labor resources and communicate staffing needs.
• Provide real-time feedback and participate in performance reviews.
• Enforce policies and procedures and identify training opportunities.
• Position must be performed at the facility.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Coaching/mentoring

Problem solving

MS Office

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor/Associate/Technical degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Lapeyre Stair has a position available for a Production Lead. This individual will be a key player in our manufacturing operations. Lapeyre Stair constructs precision-built metal stair systems using a state-of-the-art engineering and manufacturing system. The Lapeyre Stair product line includes Alternating Tread stairs, Steel Egress stairs (welded and bolted) as well as crossover systems, exit and intermediate platforms, and safety gates. Lapeyre Stair is one of four operating divisions of Laitram, L.L.C. and offers an unparalleled opportunity for those who want to work for an established, yet growing company in the private sector.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading and directing production personnel
• Provides on-shift workflow direction to the factory team
• Actively leads and participates in plant safety, housekeeping, and lean manufacturing programs
• Develops and maintains high standards for the quality of the finished goods leaving the factory
• Manages labor resources on shift and communicates staffing needs to Production Manager
• Provides real-time personnel feedback to the Production Manager and also participates in performance reviews
• Holds people accountable for the execution of documented policies and procedures
• Identifies and encourages training opportunities
• It is essential that this position be performed at the facility.

Requirements

• High school education or GED
• Previous manufacturing experience
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills
• Highly motivated team player possessing continuous improvement mindset
• Interest in coaching, mentoring, and developing peopleAbove average PC skills for email and MS Office applications
• Problem solving and issue resolution skills
• Must be able to perform the essential job requirements identified in the Functional Job Description for this position, Including the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Desired Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience
• Understanding of 5S and Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Bachelor, Associate or Technical degree, or equivalent experience