Production Lead - Fans

Chart Industries, Inc.; Beasley (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Chart Industries, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Production Lead in Beasley, TX, to oversee the manufacturing of Fiberglass Fan Blades. This night shift role is crucial for ensuring efficiency on the production floor and directly managing personnel operations.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to maintain high standards of safety and productivity. Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing schedules, and ensuring production targets are met.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts.
• Knowledge of field concepts and practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production personnel in manufacturing.
• Collect and report production data.
• Drive productivity and manage shifts.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Basic Computer Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Bending

Location: Beasley, TX, United States, 77417

Company: Chart Industries

Ensuring Chart’s Success…

Chart’s Production Lead plays a key role in the manufacturing process of producing Fiberglass Fan Blades. This is a night shift position.

What Will You Do?

• Supervise the activities of production personnel engaged in all facets of the manufacturing function

• Perform a variety of tasks assigned by Manager/Supervisor
• Collect and report basic production data
• Execute basic time changing transactions
• Ensure employees are meeting efficiency targets and provide guidance/corrective action where necessary to meet those targets

Objectives

• Onboard new employees - prepare JSA, have equipment ready for start date
• Modify timecards by the end of shift.
• Provide direction to leads for Glass/Mold/Line priority.
• Upload balance blades to system by 8 AM daily. (Tidal Report) - Day shift team.
• Distribute locks to new employees and have lock user agreement signed.
• Start shift with 30-minute handoff from previous shift by coordinator/lead designated to share feedback.
• Manage Mold/Line lead and drive production from floor team - directly related to expectation per work cell.
• Hold regular review sessions with employees who are not meeting their expected level of quality/efficiency as defined by learning guide. Document accordingly.
• Drive productivity from mold stations & operators to meet shift goals.
• Support with inventory counts. (AM Shift)
• Distribute PPE as needed. Enforce the expectation as described in JSA.
• Manage start up/break times and confirm employees leave/return according to schedule.
• Assist with personnel assignments based on schedule/employee skillset.
• Provide support with knowledge of quality product from each station/troubleshoot with employee if necessary.
• Support business operations when schedule changes occur.
• Coordinate necessary mold repairs with maintenance team & leadership to mitigate down time/keep the production floor in working order.
• Drive the understanding of mold station goal to each operator and develop their skillset to maintain the rounds per shift.
• Clear QC cart & move product to appropriate area with 1 shift after defined path forward.
• Maintain level of 5S throughout shop & production area.
• Complete incident report/4 Blocker for any safety issues within 24 hours of issue.
• Confirm TPM forms are completed by floor team at beginning/end of shift. Escalate issues to leadership team for resolution.
• Report to scheduled shifts & set the example as a leader for the shop team
• Understand shop shutdown requirements - boiler/compressor/pumps
• Able to provide feedback to employees as applicable
• Responsible for coordinating employees per priority set by production schedule
• Promote a positive safety culture
• Set an example of leadership for the Chart/Hudson 5s program
• Document all employee records in a timely manner, Onboarding and employee expectations by workstation
• Direct and coach team members to achieve department objectives
• Approve labor hours in a timely manner
• Monitor all Preventative Maintenance program on all Fans Shop equipment and report to Maintenance, Manager, and Supervisor in a timely manner
• Responsible to maintain all JSA’s and sign-in records, ensure all employees are signing in to their correct JSA’s (Digital and physical)
• Responsible to lead and conduct Safety Meetings in a timely manner
• Support and lead the unloading of resin bulk deliveries as needed and perform resin gel tests

Interaction

• Works with shop floor, maintenance technicians & managers

Your Physical Work Environment Will Require…

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work inside & outside

Required Personal Protective Equipment (ppe) While In The Shops

• Safety Glasses
• Steel Toe Shoes
• Hard Hat
• High Visibility Vest
• Ear Plugs
• Gloves (when needed)

Physical Requirements

• Walking
• Standing
• Using hands
• Bending
• Lifting

Your Experience Should Be…

• Knowledge of a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures
• Ability to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Ability to report daily employee efficiency and provide feedback to employees
• Must be able to work rotating shifts

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Minimum Experience

5 years

Skills Required (i.e. Certifications, Licenses, Registrations, Etc.)

Basic knowledge of the Fans Department or equivalent work setting, leadership experience, entry level of computer proficiency, verbal and written communication skills, highly dependable, self-directed, attention to detail, organizational skills. Not required but preferred, basic knowledge of resin and fiberglass applications.

Preferred Training Courses: CPR, First Aid, Fire Safety, Forklift Operators License, Microsoft Office

Our Benefits Package

Chart Industries is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicants because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, marital status, genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law. Additionally, it is and shall continue to be our policy to provide promotion and advancement opportunities in a non-discriminatory fashion.

Chart complies with applicable local, state, and federal statutes governing “equal employment opportunity” and nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation and training.