Production Lead: Drive Quality, Safety & Efficiency

Infiltrator Water Technologies (Decentralized Wastewater Treatment Solutions); Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & welfare benefits

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Advanced Drainage Systems is seeking a Lead Operator to manage daily production line activities, ensure safety, and uphold quality standards. The role requires flexibility to work 40+ hours weekly with weekend shifts and multi-line operation as needed.

You will lead production staff, enforce PPE and safety protocols, and report on shift performance while supporting preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Leadership, professionalism, organizational and communication skills.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery, e.g. forklifts, in a safe manner.
• Basic computer skills.
• Reading and writing skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Self-motivated and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily work activities of production personnel.
• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment.
• Complete shift production and reporting paperwork.
• Immediately communicate unsafe conditions, acts or injuries to Production Supervisor.
• Meet ADS and AASHTO quality specifications for all products produced.
• Assist with Preventive Maintenance program as required.
• Troubleshoot process and mechanical problems and perform repairs to meet production needs.
• Practice proper forklift operation and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain ability to operate various production lines and processes; earn certifications.
• Maintain facility housekeeping and adhere to ADS sampling schedule.
• Build job skills through company training programs.

Skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Forklift operation

Computer literacy

Reading & writing

Analytical thinking

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Advanced Drainage Systems is seeking a Lead Operator to manage daily production line activities, ensure safety, and uphold quality standards. The role requires flexibility to work 40+ hours weekly with weekend shifts and multi-line operation as needed.

You will lead production staff, enforce PPE and safety protocols, and report on shift performance while supporting preventive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives.