Production Lead (3rd Shift starting at $21.66/hour + shift premium)

A. O. Smith Corp.; Groveport (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in water heating solutions is seeking a Production Lead for the 3rd shift. Responsibilities include overseeing daily production activities and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in injection molding, strong leadership skills, and the ability to foster a collaborative environment. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plans

Medical and dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement security savings plan

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in injection molding or production environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to motivate and coach team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of machine operators.
• Monitor production processes and resolve operational issues.
• Prepare and maintain accurate production reports.

Skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Team motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Production Lead (3rd Shift starting at $21.66/hour + shift premium)

Location(s):

Groveport, OH, US, 43125

Company: A. O. Smith Corporation

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications. A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

Primary Function

Responsibilities

1. Lead, mentor and motivate a team of machine operators to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment.
2. Oversee daily injection molding and filter production activities to ensure efficient execution of production schedules and achievement of output goals.
3. Monitor production processes, identifying and resolving minor injection molding operational issues as they arise.
4. Ensure all production activities comply with established procedures, quality control standards and safety regulations.
5. Assist with hands-on production tasks as needed to maintain workflow and meet deadlines.
6. Coordinate with other departments (i.e. Quality, Maintenance, Inventory Control) to resolve production-related issues.
7. Identify and report quality defects.
8. Prepare and maintain accurate production reports as listed in leader standard work.

Qualifications

• At least 3 year of experience in an injection molding manufacturing or production environment
• Good problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Solid organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to motivate and coach team members
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time, lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive physical tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing and frequent bending and reaching.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and with assistance

We Offer

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

ADA Statement & EEO Statement

In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

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