Production Lead: Coach, Optimize & Ensure Quality

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope; Midway (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

PTO & floating holidays

Performance-based raises & bonuses

Training & development

Job summary

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is seeking a Production Lead to oversee daily manufacturing activities and align work between management and production staff. You will coordinate workflows, monitor performance, ensure safety, and maintain deadlines across shifts.

The role requires strong leadership, 3+ years in manufacturing, and a solid understanding of production processes and quality control. Candidates should be prepared to maintain records and respond quickly to production challenges on a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of production processes, safety regulations, and quality control.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Counsel, mentor, coach, and develop employees.
• Coordinate production workflow throughout the department and move resources as needed.
• Ability to communicate to opposite shifts to ensure proper shift handoffs.
• Ensure all crew members are prepared and ready for duty including having their proper PPE.
• Ability to enforce all company guidelines, standards, and policies including Safety & Quality.
• Ability to make quick business decisions such as adjusting/moving personnel, as needed to meet product requirements
• Perform daily quality checks
• Cross trained to safely operate all equipment and cover all positions as needed.
• Train department employees to safely and accurately perform tasks to predetermined standards.
• Notify management of equipment malfunctions and other potential safety issues.
• Maintain accurate production records, report issues, and suggest improvements.
• Assist in onboarding and training new team members on processes and safety.
• Address production delays, equipment malfunctions, and staffing challenges promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Problem solving

Machinery knowledge

ERP familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is seeking a Production Lead to oversee daily manufacturing activities and align work between management and production staff. You will coordinate workflows, monitor performance, ensure safety, and maintain deadlines across shifts.

The role requires strong leadership, 3+ years in manufacturing, and a solid understanding of production processes and quality control. Candidates should be prepared to maintain records and respond quickly to production challenges on a