Production Lead

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Stewartville (MN); On-site; USD 33,406 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

GEOTEK is seeking a Crew Lead to direct daily production on multiple lines in Stewartville, MN. You will oversee the shift, ensure proper run setup, meet metrics and quality targets, troubleshoot issues, and maintain run records.

You will supervise a team, develop coworkers, and lead process improvements while following SOPs, safety rules, and work instructions on a fast-paced manufacturing floor.

Qualifications

• Supervise production crew on shift and meet quality targets.
• Read and follow Work Instructions and SOPs.
• Coordinate machine setups and line changes to minimize downtime.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities in production processes.
• Develop and train coworkers on processes and safety.

Responsibilities

• Daily supervision of the production crew.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs and Work Instructions.
• Coordinate exchanging setups on the machine.
• Identify problems and implement cost-saving solutions.
• Participate in department process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare finished products for secondary operations.
• Monitor and mix resin and coatings as needed.
• Assist in training and development of team members.

Skills

Leadership

Production supervision

Quality focus

Troubleshooting

Team training

Safety awareness

Tools

Tape measure

Job description

• Location 1421 2nd Avenue Northwest,Stewartville, MN, 55976,United States
• Base Pay $24.25 - $30.00 / Hour
• Job Category Leadership, Production
• Industry Manufacturing, Production
• Employee Type Full Time Manufacturing

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

The Crew Lead is responsible for directing the daily flow of all aspects of activities and production on the shift. In addition to overseeing the team, this person will be accountable for ensuring proper run set up, meeting production metrics and quality targets, troubleshooting production problems as they arise, maintaining run records, and recommending improvements.

Available Shifts

PUPI

• Day Shift (Monday - Thursday)
  • 5a - 3:30p
  • Sign on Bonus: $5000
• Night Shift (Monday - Thursday)
  • 5p - 3:30a
  • Sign on Bonus: $5000
• 5p - 5:30a
• Sign on Bonus: $5000

Pultrusion

• Day Shift (Monday - Thursday)
  • 6a - 6:30p
  • Sign on Bonus: $5000
• Night Shift (Monday - Thursday)
  • 6p - 6:30a
  • Sign on Bonus: $5000
• 6a-6:30p
• Sign on Bonus: $5000
• 6p - 6:30a
• Sign on Bonus: $5000

Filament Winding

• Day Shift (Monday - Thursday)
  • 6a - 4:30p
  • Sign on Bonus: $5000
• Night Shift (Monday - Thursday)
  • 4p - 2:30a
  • Sign on Bonus: $5000
• 6a - 6:30p
• Sign on Bonus: $5000
• 6p - 6:30a
• Sign on Bonus: $5000

Compensation:

GEOTEK's compensation model is skill-based, and starting pay levels are determined by previous experience and transferable skills. The range for this position breaks down as follows:

• Level 1: $24.25
• Level 2: $24.98 - $26.75
• Level 3: $27.55 - $28.25
• Level 4: $29.00 - $30.00

Hiring manager will determine pay level based off experience, skillset, and knowledge.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for daily supervision of the production crew.
• Ensures crews follow standard operating procedures & Work Instructions.
• Coordinates exchanging setups on the machine.
• Identifies problems and cost savings solutions in the production process.
• Actively participates in department process improvement and efficiency.
• Prepares finished products for secondary operations.
• Monitors and/or mixes resin and coatings.
• Develop and train co-workers.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to properly prioritize and pay close attention to details.
• Able to read and write the English language.
• Mechanically inclined and able to read a tape measure.
• Able to work and lead with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, teamwork and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Strong emphasis on quality, productivity, and safety.

Physical Work Conditions:

• The position is located on the production floor, standing for up to 10 hours a day.
• Work with or around power tools and chemicals.
• Lift up to 50 pounds regularly and 75 pounds occasionally.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. GEOTEK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made as needed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Who We Are

For over 30 years, GEOTEK has been internationally recognized for industry leading composite technologies, engineering, and service. The company has grown PUPI® into the leading global provider of fiberglass crossarms and is committed to adding and developing other market-leading composite brands for the world’s infrastructure. The company was founded in 1990 to manufacture and market Common Sense Fencing and other pultruded fiberglass products. Early on GEOTEK also began producing utility composite crossarms for Pultruded Utility Products, Inc., a company it acquired in 2000 and renamed Pultruded Utility Products International (PUPI) to reflect the global opportunity for these products. PUPI (pronounced “puppy”) is a brand of GEOTEK. Using proprietary processes and several patented inventions, GEOTEK manufactures and distributes engineered fiberglass composites that are used by the transmission and distribution power lines and substations. The company is well positioned for sustained growth and profitability through market expansion and new product offerings.

Our Purpose

As the global leader in composite crossarms, we aim to broaden our engineered composite products in infrastructure applications with light poles and beyond.

Mission

Enhance the world’s infrastructure with engineered composite products.

Vision

Develop, acquire, and grow respected composite product brands; where each product line delivers market-leading reliability, performance, and value to global infrastructure customers.