Production Lead – Industrial Operations & Safety

Hidden Industries LLC; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hidden Industries LLC is seeking a Production Team Lead to keep operations on the floor running safely and efficiently. You’ll lead the crew, ensure machines stay dialed in, and manage material flow with accurate documentation.

The role requires 2+ years of hands-on mechanical or maintenance experience in industrial settings, ability to lift 50+ lbs, and a safety-conscious approach. Forklift certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on mechanical or maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in an industrial environment.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious.
• Forklift certification a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily work assignments for production operators and monitor performance.
• Train new employees and reinforce safety procedures.
• Verify end-of-shift housekeeping is completed.
• Coordinate with operators and forklift drivers to keep workflow moving.
• Run and oversee daily loading, unloading, sorting, and copper wire shredding operations.
• Manage machine setup, shutdown, and preventative maintenance tracking.
• Inspect knives, shear bars, bearings, belts, and screens; replace wear components.
• Troubleshoot minor mechanical issues; escalate major repairs to the GM.
• Monitor throughput rates, recovery percentages, and material quality.
• Support the GM and COO with data entry for material intake and output reports.
• Maintain organized, safe work areas and report equipment issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Equipment maintenance

Data entry

Forklift operation

Job description

Hidden Industries LLC is seeking a Production Team Lead to keep operations on the floor running safely and efficiently. You’ll lead the crew, ensure machines stay dialed in, and manage material flow with accurate documentation.

The role requires 2+ years of hands-on mechanical or maintenance experience in industrial settings, ability to lift 50+ lbs, and a safety-conscious approach. Forklift certification is a plus.