Production Lead

Lapeyre Stair Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

4 weeks PTO

12 holidays

Job summary

Lapeyre Stair Inc. seeks a Production Lead to guide on-shift manufacturing operations and champion lean processes. You will direct production personnel, ensure safety and quality, and collaborate with management on staffing and performance efforts.

The role emphasizes coaching, mentorship, and a continuous improvement mindset, with daily interaction on the plant floor. This position is on-site at our facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong communication and supervisory abilities.
• Willingness to coach, mentor and develop people.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct production personnel on shift.
• Provide on-shift workflow direction to the factory team.
• Actively lead plant safety, housekeeping, and lean manufacturing programs.
• Develop and maintain high standards for finished goods quality.
• Manage shift labor resources and coordinate staffing with Production Manager.
• Provide real-time feedback to Production Manager and participate in reviews.
• Holds staff accountable for policies and procedures.
• Identify training opportunities and promote continuous improvement.
• Position must be performed at the facility.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Supervisory skills

Team player

Coaching and mentoring

MS Office proficiency

Problem solving

Lift 50 lbs

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. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page.

BENEFITS

• Medical/dental/vision insurance, 4 weeks PTO, 12 paid holidays, on campus gym/pharmacy/wellness center, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, stem cell treatment, IVF and many more.

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 people
• Above 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

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled