Production Support Lead

Mission Critical Group; Chester, Northern (Delaware County, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is hiring a Production Support Lead to optimize the flow of goods, materials, and resources for production. You will plan, implement, and control movements from receipt to shipment, ensuring timely stocking and efficient production support to meet high-quality standards.

You will train staff, coordinate receiving, and lead daily meetings while managing logistics for sheet metal and copper parts, labeling, and associated documentation across the production network.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of inventory experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• OSHA10 and CPR certifications are a plus.
• Forklift experience and/or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train new team members on production processes and procedures.
• Coordinate receiving and production flow from inventory to floor.
• Assist with labels, markers, and identification plates for production.
• Lead daily and regular production meetings.
• Oversee sheet metal and copper parts logistics between shops.
• Coordinate shipping, receiving, and packaging logistics.
• Assist with cycle counting and quarterly inventory.
• Ensure documentation is completed for each project.
• Operate forklift and maintain safety standards.
• Collaborate with Production Floor and Testing teams.
• Travel between MCG locations as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Integrity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

OSHA10

CPR

Forklift certification

Job description

Mission Critical Group (MCG) is an end-to-end power systems and solutions provider that accelerates time-to-power and delivers scalable, resilient infrastructure for mission critical environments. By integrating engineering, manufacturing, modular deployment, and lifecycle services under one platform, we streamline execution and bring complex projects online faster - without compromising performance. With a robust U.S. manufacturing network, MCG supports data centers, power generation, healthcare, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and industrial facilities where uptime is non-negotiable. Mission Critical Group designs, manufactures and provides value-added services for customers requiring critical power solutions. Powering a new electric world for a brighter, more secure future.

Job Description

The Production Support Lead has the responsibility tooptimizethe efficient flow of goods, materials, and resources to support production activities. This includes planning, implementing, and controlling the movement and storage of products fromreceiptfrom vendors to shipment of completed goods. The goal is to ensure production needs are met bytimelyand efficient stocking,managingandanticipatingneeds to support production to the highest quality standardswithin sometimes stringent deadlines.

Responsibilities:

The following list of responsibilities is not allinclusive,additionalprojects and/or tasks may be assigned to meet operational needs. MCG retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position shouldoperationalneeds warrant.

• Train new team members on all processes and procedures within Production Support.
• Coordinate andassistwith the receiving function at the facility to receive allmaterials bothpurchasedby Procurement as well as owner-supplied materials. This may include (but not limited to) components, gear, raw materials (steel/copper), and consumables.
• Coordinate andassistthe Production Support Technicians to ensure the required flow of materials from inventory to the production floor, including regular restocking of all consumable and project components.
• Coordinate andassistwith the creation of all labels, wire markers, mimicbus, and other identification plates for all production activities.
• Lead andparticipatein all daily and regular production meetings.
• Under the direction of the Production Support Manager, coordinate the control andlogisticsof sheet metal and copper parts once completed in the metal fabrication shop. This includes tracking to and from powder coating as well as internal and between production facilities.
• Coordinate andassistwith shipping and receivinglogisticsincluding inspection of items received and packaging of items for shipment as well as coordination of shipping details.
• Responsible forscheduleinventory cycle counting and quarterly inventory. Provide reports and collaborate with the Procurement/Inventory team to ensure product can be properly counted.
• Responsible for collaborating withProductionFloor Team and Production Testing Team on the fulfilment of all documentation related to production. Ensure all documentation is returned at the completion of any project for proper digital records.
• Transport material throughout warehouse with forkliftobservingall safety protocols.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reasonableaccommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1 year of previous Inventory experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Other preferred certifications (must be willing to undergo training provided by DVM if certifications if not already held):
• OSHA10
• CPR
• Forklift experience and/or certification
• Satisfactory completion of additional background screening.

Supervisory Requirements

• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong leadership and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Standard work week isMonday through Friday, typically40 hoursperweek,overtime may berequired, including evenings or weekends, based on production demands.
• The work environment is an Office/Manufacturing/Warehouse floor. May be cold in winter, warm in summer. Noise levelcommensuratewith machine operation, fork trucks, general industrial activity.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk andoperatinga computer and periods of standing, squatting, kneeling may be necessary.
• Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch. Must be able tolift upto 50 pounds at times.
• Mustwear the proper PPE when visiting warehouse or transportation facilities.
• Must be able to communicate effectively using phones or computer software.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the assigned facilities.
• Must be able to travel between MCG locations asneeded,some travel could require overnight stays.

Additional Information

A Note to our Recruitment Partners: We really appreciate the interest, but MCG currently manages hiring through our internal team. We love getting to know our candidates directly! Because of this, we don’t accept unsolicited resumes from agencies at this time. If we ever need an extra hand, we’ll be sure to reach out to the community. Thanks for understanding!

MCG is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws. MCG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).