Production Lead

The Greenbrier Companies; Red Oak (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greenbrier Companies in Red Oak, Iowa is seeking a Production Lead to oversee the production process in assigned areas. This role involves supervising staff, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively within a team environment. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, with preferred experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Ability to accommodate on-call responsibilities and work overtime when needed.
• Ability to drive results through information and team performance.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions including basic blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Oversees production for assigned area or department.
• Provides direction to production personnel.
• Ensures work is performed according to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters.The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization.We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Engagement, Access and Leadership (IDEAL) commitment is rooted in these values, which lead to a culture where employees are engaged and feel good about coming to work every day.

Summary

The Production Lead directly oversees production for assigned area or department, including inspections and any required documentation as directed by the Foreman or Production Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Provides direction and assistance to production personnel and supervises assigned work force crew, providing training and guidance.
• Ensures personnel have applicable tools, and procedures, to complete required tasks being performed.
• Monitors and evaluates employee performance, and ensures personnel sign off work orders as line items are completed.
• Signs off on completed work orders and notifies Foreman or Production Manager when work is completed.
• Performs in process inspections, writes up and supervises any additional repairs.
• Ensures work is being performed in accordance with all applicable Association of American Railroads, The Greenbrier Companies, and customer procedures.
• Ensures all applicable regulatory and statutory requirements are followed.
• Ensures all EHS rules are followed and maintains work area in clean and orderly condition and maintains a safe work environment through awareness of surroundings and potential hazards.
• Promotes and exhibits an attitude of teamwork with all employees.

Qualifications

The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to accommodate on-call responsibilities and work overtime when needed.
• Ability to drive results through information and team performance.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks with attention to details.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions including basic blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 + year(s) work related experience in manufacturing.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work Environment

The physical environment requires the employee to work in hot and cold environments, in and out of the weather, work safely around heavy equipment and on top of and under railcars, as well as around railroad tracks. Employees are required to use personal protective equipment such as steel toe boots, hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, welding and grinding shields, etc. or as environmental conditions dictate.

Physical Activities and Requirements

Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)

Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)

Working Postures

• Sit: Occasionally
• Stand: Frequently
• Walk: Constantly
• Bend: Frequently
• Kneel/Squat: Frequently
• Crawl: Frequently
• Climb: Frequently
• Reach Forward: Frequently
• Reach Upward: Frequently
• Handling/Fingering: Frequently

Lift / Carry Requirements

• 5-10 lbs: Frequently
• 10-25 lbs: Frequently
• 25-50 lbs: Frequently
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

Push / Pull Requirements

• Less than 10 lbs: Frequently
• 10-25 lbs: Frequently
• 25-50 lbs: Frequently
• 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
• 75+ lbs: Not Applicable

EOE including Vet/Disability

Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources [e-mail] call us at 503-684-7000.