Production Lead (Concrete)

Rinker Materials; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid vacation

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rinker Materials is seeking a Production Lead to supervise and coordinate production activities, ensuring efficiency and quality across shifts. The role focuses on leading a team, planning daily schedules, and maintaining safe operations on site.

You will collaborate with management to optimize workflows and deliver consistent results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has concrete/construction experience, proven manufacturing background, and strong communication

Qualifications

• Concrete or construction experience preferred.
• 3 years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong communication and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and lead others.
• Ability to manage multiple projects daily and enforce policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a production team, providing guidance and training.
• Plan and organize daily production schedules with management.
• Coordinate workflow to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Monitor machinery operation and ensure safe, reliable performance.
• Train new staff and maintain ongoing safety training.
• Manage raw material levels with inventory control to prevent shortages.
• Enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain production records including output, downtime, and issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Production supervision

Safety procedures

Job description

Why Join Our Team? Joining Rinker means becoming a part of a team that's committed to making a positive impact. When you work with us, you're not just building structures; you're contributing to the growth and development of communities. As a Production Lead, you will be responsible for supervising and coordinating production activities to ensure efficiency and quality.

Benefits

Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive pay, a 401k match, paid vacation, holidays, employee discounts, and more.

About the Role

• Supervise and lead a team of production workers, providing guidance, training, and support.
• Collaborate with production management to plan and organize daily production schedules and activities.
• Coordinate the workflow within the production area, optimizing efficiency and minimizing downtime.
• Monitor and ensure proper operation of machinery and equipment used in the production process.
• Train new production team members and ensure ongoing training for existing staff on safety and production procedures.
• Work with inventory control to manage raw material levels and ensure sufficient supplies for production.
• Enforce safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment for all production personnel.
• Maintain accurate records of production activities, including quantities produced, downtime, and any issues encountered.
• Address production-related issues promptly, implementing corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Communicate effectively with production management and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Collaborate with other production leads and department heads to achieve overall company objectives.
• Conduct shift handovers, providing clear communication on production status, issues, and tasks to the next shift.

Qualifications

• Concrete and/or construction experience, preferred.
• 3 years manufacturing experience, preferred.
• Good communication / follow-up skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to manage/lead a team while maintaining company policies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks on a daily basis.