Production Lead

Production Lead

Leviat, a CRH company, is a global leader in lifting, insulating and connecting technology for the construction industry. The company employs nearly 3,000 diverse, talented employees at 60 locations globally. Leviat's engineered products and innovative construction solutions are used in a variety of market segments from residential, non-residential and infrastructure, enabling users to build better, stronger, safer, and faster. We stand together to REINVENT THE WAY OUR WORLD IS BUILT.

Job Summary

Assists Production Supervisor lead the production workforce and process by ensuring a safe and efficient production of OES products that meet quality standards and customer specifications.

Job Responsibilities

Serves as a proactive backup to immediate Shift Supervisor when necessary; communicates with prior shift management or production manager to gather critical operations information including machine functionality, materials levels, and production data and priorities

Leads shift huddles to share daily production information and a safety topic to ensure alignment on production priorities and an efficient shift start and attends assigned mid-day meetings

Assists Production Supervisor in conflict resolution between personnel

Schedules and communicates machine assignments for production employees based on the production schedule, highest priority production needs and labor constraints

Observes all production-related operations to confirm machine functionality, appropriate volume of production and adherence to operational and safety procedures, reports any issues identified

Identifies and proactively addresses safety concerns and enforces staff compliance with safety regulations

Maintains up-to-date operations data, including production hours earned or machine attainment, machine downtime, material levels and scrap records

Assists Production operators with providing timely meal breaks, running machine if necessary

Ensures all new employees receive necessary safety and technical training to ensure efficient ramp up into production roles

Maintains accurate employee attendance and performance information

Provides frequent updates on production and personnel to Immediate Supervisor and/or Production Manager and proactively notifies a Manager of any matters which may require immediate attention

Daily VOP review

Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; or at least one month of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Bachelor's Degree preferred, not required

Prior experience in production/manufacturing

At least 1 year of experience in a leadership role or supervisory role

Basic to advanced skills with MS Office, with the ability to complete reports and navigate through multiple platforms and reporting features

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. regularly

Must be able to work in plant production environment involving indoor & outdoor work, exposure to noise, dust, and in proximity to hot equipment

Respirators and face shields worn when necessary; appropriate facial grooming required to ensure effectiveness