2nd Shift Production Lead

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is a leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. The company manufactures precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products under brands including Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

About the role

The Production Lead will work directly supporting the Production Supervisor to ensure that all assignments for the team are carried out safely and successfully. They will execute on posted schedules, act as a liaison between front-line employees and management, and communicate important information as directed by the Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Enforce company policies and safety regulations, reporting any issues identified immediately to management or addressing them directly if needed
• Enter safety-related information into company compliance software as directed
• Execute production schedule as posted and determine if there are any gaps present or changes needed
• Fill in by working in production when gaps are noted
• Ensure employees receive appropriate training (compliance, safety, or technical) as needed
• Package production documents for processing
• Maintain accurate attendance information and authorize work schedules according to payroll guidelines
• Lead shift meetings and communicate information to employees as directed by management
• Communicate with other departments to share information as directed
• Examine and inspect work progress and equipment to verify safety and ensure specifications are met
• Maintain open lines of communication between team members and management
• Balance team and individual responsibilities
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned on a temporary or permanent basis

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred
• Prior experience in production/manufacturing required; experience in a concrete manufacturing setting a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members
• Demonstrated role model with good attendance record and positive attitude
• Experience leading people in some capacity is a plus
• Knowledge of basic tools and their uses
• Understand and apply basic math skills (adding, subtracting, division, and multiplication)
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs regularly, with assistance provided if needed
• Must be able to work in a plant production environment involving indoor and outdoor work, exposure to noise, dust, and proximity to hot equipment
• Job involves walking, climbing stairs/ladders, standing, climbing, bending, stretching, and using hands and fingers to hold, grasp, and lift items

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About the company

CRH has a long and proud heritage as a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises. The company operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows employees to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.