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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Chart Industries, Inc. is seeking a qualified leader for production at their Centergate facility in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The candidate will be responsible for setting objectives, monitoring team performance, and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications include prior manufacturing and leadership experience, a high school diploma or GED, and basic proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, promoting health, retirement, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing and leadership experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret business and technical documents.
• Dependability and a cooperative demeanor are essential.

Responsibilities

• Set daily and weekly objectives for production team members.
• Monitor performance and coach team members.
• Communicate production goals and issues effectively.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Basic shop math skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Fluency in English

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical or vocational degree (preferred)

Tools

Syteline or another ERP system

Job description

Location

Tulsa, OK, United States, 74115

Company

Chart Industries

About Chart

At Chart, we design and build some of the world’s most advanced cryogenic equipment. We solve complex problems as a team, making us truly Cooler Together. With the addition of Howden to the Chart family, we’re Stronger Together. Chart City: https://chartcity.chartindustries.com/

Position Overview

This position is located at our Centergate facility at 5615 S. 129th East Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

• Set daily and weekly objectives for production team members to ensure smooth workflow, quality production and on-time delivery.
• Monitor performance of team members and coach for improved quality and quantity of work.
• Check inventory and parts availability, assign work according to priority and shipping schedules.
• Requisition consumables and coordinate machinery or tool repairs.
• Fill in for supervisor when needed.
• Effectively communicate during any production shutdown lasting 15 minutes or more.
• Communicate daily production goals, needs, and issues to supervisor and team members.
• Support management’s decisions on work schedules, production goals, safety concerns, and process improvements.
• Exhibit leadership qualities such as honesty, integrity, compassion and engage in listening and understanding skills.
• Follow directions and ask questions if unsure of instructions.
• Correct team members positively and timely when needed.
• Support customers (other departments) in their needs due to schedule changes, inventory discrepancies, team members, production goals, safety concerns, and process improvements.
• Remain flexible due to ever‑changing schedule and environment.
• Not authorized to shut down production unless directed by management.
• Assist in enforcing the attendance policy to the leads and accurately review requests.
• Adhere to company policies such as the absence policy.
• Ensure team members’ safety at all times and stop work if needed.

Physical Work Environment

• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Crouching
• Reaching
• Standing
• Walking
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Lifting
• Fingering
• Grasping
• Talking
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion
• Medium work – exerts up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 30 pounds frequently, up to 10 pounds constantly.
• Subject to environmental conditions and extreme heat above 100°F.
• Subject to noise requiring loud speaking to be heard.
• Subject to vibration to the extremities or whole body.
• Subject to hazards such as moving mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, or chemicals.

Position Classification

This position is classified as safety sensitive. Due to the use of heavy machinery, power tools, and exposure to potentially hazardous conditions, the role requires heightened awareness and adherence to all safety protocols. Employees must perform duties in a manner that ensures their own safety and the safety of others in the workplace.

Experience Requirements

• Prior manufacturing experience.
• Prior leadership experience.
• If a Chart employee, must have been employed with Chart for a minimum of 6 months.
• Two years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Professional interaction with all employees, customers, vendors, and visitors.
• Dependability.
• Professional, cooperative, and helpful demeanor toward fellow employees, customers, vendors, and visitors.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Fluency in English for reading, writing, and speaking.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions.
• Basic shop math skills.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with Syteline or another ERP system preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred technical or vocational degree.

Benefits

Chart provides a comprehensive benefits package to full‑time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, disability and life insurance benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chart Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of 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. Chart complies with applicable local, state, and federal statutes governing equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment.