Production Lead

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We manufacture 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 supervises and trains production personnel in daily operations during their shift, ensuring the final product is manufactured safely, meets high quality standards, and is delivered on time to the customer.

Responsibilities

• Supervise personnel, production workflow, safety, and quality
• Operate all stations of the work center for employee training and troubleshooting
• Confirm employees have been instructed on proper safety procedures
• Assist Production Manager in handling production line personnel and workflow
• Train new hires and transfers into the department
• Conduct beginning-of-shift and end-of-shift meetings to relay critical production, quality, and machine information
• Lead beginning-of-shift huddles covering safety, announcements, and task assignments
• Ensure all personnel wear correct safety equipment and maintain safety awareness throughout the shift
• Ensure proper techniques are applied to comply with quality control procedures
• Report safety hazards or equipment malfunctions to maintenance and safety coordinator
• Ensure work effort meets company quality standards and production capacities for the shift
• Provide feedback to Production Manager regarding department employee performance
• Assist Production Manager with performance evaluations on shift personnel
• Complete verbal and written disciplinary warnings/counseling in accordance with company policy
• Complete production reports at the end of the shift, including work performed, back orders, and hot items
• Assist Safety Coordinator in completion of monthly safety trainings for shift personnel
• Consistently communicate with other shift counterparts, production manager, plant manager, technicians, HR, customer service, and maintenance
• Enforce safety rules and maintain clean, orderly work areas
• Direct production activities to ensure effective operations
• Allocate shift personnel to various areas to accomplish scheduled jobs and maintain production efficiencies
• Encourage and lead maximum shift production flow while ensuring safety and quality
• Regular and predictable attendance, safely performing tasks, and adherence to all safety policies and procedures are essential functions of the job

Requirements

• At least 3 years of Lead/Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Able to operate under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and effectively prioritize workload
• Ability to lead by example and build effective teams
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to work in a factory environment and perform manual labor
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to read and perform mathematical calculations and measurements with numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Pay

The hourly pay rate is $25-$30/hr with bonus opportunity.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

About the company

CRH has a long and proud heritage as a collection of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises. We operate in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while offering career opportunities within a large international organization.