Production Lead: Safety, Training & Process Improvement

REV Group; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Spartan Emergency Response, part of Terex Corporation, is seeking a Production Lead to oversee and coordinate production team activities in a fast-paced environment. You will focus on achieving team goals, safety, and quality while aligning with company objectives across the build process.

The role requires hands-on leadership, effective communication, and the ability to drive improvements in process and performance while maintaining safety and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Oversee a minimum of three (3) employees.
• 1+ years’ experience in assigned area preferred.
• Demonstrate commitment to safety guidelines.
• Ability to lead by example.
• Self-motivated.
• Detail oriented.
• Meet or exceed expectations on last annual performance review.
• Willing and able to pursue personal development through training and education.
• Demonstrate computer skills applicable to the area of responsibility.
• Extensive knowledge of products, processes, operations, theory, and practice in assigned area.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Able to read and understand blueprints, routings, BOM, and truck specification documents.
• Identify root cause and implement corrective action where gaps to the goal exist.
• Use basic hand and power tools.
• Read and use a tape measure to precise measurements.
• Work in a team environment.
• Maintain attendance within company guidelines.
• Retain and apply instructions.
• Work overtime on short notice.
• Embrace change.

Responsibilities

• Manage hourly and daily needs for the process at hand.
• Ensure team''s goals are aligned with and representative of the company’s overall
• Act as liaison between team members and the rest of the organization
• Allocate resources, manage process flow, and solve problems to ensure objectives are met
• Demonstrate ownership of safety and housekeeping practices
• Remain certified and able to complete every job within team
• Lead activities to resolve issues needing corrective action
• Assists supervisor in preparing training plans, performance reviews, and evaluations
• Drives measurable improvements through training and direct involvement with people and processes
• Initiates and implements process improvements in area of responsibility
• Initiates and implements continuous improvement initiatives in area of responsibility
• Maintain good safety and housekeeping practices.
• Lead/Assist in the development, review, and updating of the Operator Instructions.
• Ensure that paperwork in area is complete and accurate during the build process.
• Capable of on-the-job training which meets safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
• Serve as a positive influence on work area to maintain clean, safe, on schedule.
• Demonstrate leadership escalation process / contacts appropriate individuals, when required
• Coordinate operations and activities within or between departments, as needed
• Facilitate and participate in problem solving teams
• Perform and/or complete basic administration tasks in the supervisor''s absence
• Respond promptly and appropriately to team issues
• Establish and run team meetings
• Interact with and support other team leaders
• Complete small special projects in a timely manner
• Assist / Develop documented process and procedures
• Communicate performance indicators for area of responsibility
• Assist in balancing work
• Conduct layered audits and process checks within team
• Implement measures to motivate employees and improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency
• Encourage and supports employees in the implementation of continuous improvement ideas
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Identifies and promotes opportunities for cross training within and between departments

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Process improvement

Training capability

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Functional Experience 1-3 years

Job description

Spartan Emergency Response, part of Terex Corporation, is seeking a Production Lead to oversee and coordinate production team activities in a fast-paced environment. You will focus on achieving team goals, safety, and quality while aligning with company objectives across the build process.

The role requires hands-on leadership, effective communication, and the ability to drive improvements in process and performance while maintaining safety and documentation standards.