Manufacturing Team Lead

About the role

Join the ClarkDietrich team as a Team Lead in our Oklahoma location. This role works in the production department, assisting the production manager by leading with a focus on safety, quality, and meeting production goals. You will train new or inexperienced employees and promote ClarkDietrich’s core values.

Responsibilities

• Verify non-standard orders are produced according to written instructions and the Red Flag system.
• Troubleshoot equipment-specific issues and make appropriate adjustments.
• Print manufacturing and material handler schedules, and not-ready reports.
• Use the manufacturing computer program to monitor orders.
• Ensure all safety requirements are met by all employees.
• Promote ClarkDietrich core values as a role model.
• Fill in for the Shift Supervisor in a non-supervisory role when necessary.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and actions that support continued advancement.
• Promote employee unity through leadership.
• Consistently meet the requirements of Operator 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Safety Responsibilities

• Work safely and follow all safety rules and operational procedures.
• Wear and maintain all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Keep the assigned work area clean at all times.
• Understand all safety devices and their operation; notify management if devices are malfunctioning or missing.
• Safely operate all lifting devices per manufacturing specifications.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Supervisor by ensuring employees adhere to ClarkDietrich’s Safety, Production, and Behavioral standards.

Requirements

• Mechanically inclined and a problem solver.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred; military experience recognized in lieu of education or experience.

Skills

• Basic mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and converting fractions into decimals.
• Ability to read a tape measure, caliper, and micrometer accurately.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting: Up to 50 lbs.
• Standing: 8 or more hours per day.
• Walking: Off and on, 4-6 hours per day.
• Body Positions: Squatting, bending, flexing, and extending both arms.
• Grasping: Both hands, up to 8 hours per day.
• Sitting: None.
• Pushing Effort: Carts of finished product and tools, up to 50 lbs.
• Pulling: Tools and finished product, up to 50 lbs.
• Climbing (ladders/stairs): Occasionally.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing facility with exposure to heat and cold.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required at all times.
• Noise-controlled environment.
• High activity level with continuous overhead crane and forklift movement.

Benefits

• Tiered wage system with promotions based on ability.
• Full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Life Insurance).
• Monthly bonus.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Vacation and sick days.
• Perfect Attendance Award.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Community Service Day.