Production Leader 2nd Shift

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About the role

We are hiring a Production Leader for our second shift at our Clarksville, Tennessee facility, which manufactures commercial HVAC products. In this role, you will supervise and coordinate daily operations of the production shift, focusing on achieving quality and cost effectiveness in an on-time and efficient manner. You will drive change in a high-volume, fast-paced, lean manufacturing environment and interact daily with department supervisors/leaders in Operations, Quality, Human Resources, Finance, Materials, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement.

The work is on-site (5 days a week). This is a safety-sensitive role.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall performance of the team, focusing on safety, quality, cost, time, and output.
• Supervise materials usage to ensure a smooth production flow.
• Support ongoing plant programs and goals by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Collaborate with other department supervisors/leaders in Operations, Quality, HR, Finance, Materials, Engineering, and Continuous Improvement.
• Regularly communicate goals and plant-wide initiatives with the leadership team and all members.
• Engage in training, development, and fostering positive employee relations.

Skills

The skills you will need to be successful from day one include:

• Adaptability: Managing conflicting demands, shifting priorities based on production needs, and adjusting plans to maintain efficiency and quality in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Coaching: Providing guidance and feedback to production associates, helping them improve performance through training and development initiatives, and having performance improvement conversations.
• Communication: Communicating updates, ensuring smooth production operations, and serving as a link between leadership and production teams for critical decision-making.
• Critical Thinking: Evaluating alternative solutions during process improvements and solving production-related problems to enhance efficiency.
• Interpersonal Skills: Collaborating with various department supervisors, resolving team conflicts, and maintaining effective working relationships within the plant.
• Leadership: Guiding teams in achieving production goals, implementing plant-wide communication, and motivating teams to adhere to safety, quality, and cost targets.
• Problem Solving: Identifying production-related issues and implementing process improvements to ensure consistent output quality and adherence to safety regulations; supporting plant goals such as units per man hour, safety and 5S, TAKT attainment, and cost as measured by overall plant performance.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Previous manufacturing supervisory or leadership experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• Effective communication skills that demonstrate a supportive team member.

Pay

Annual base salary range: $60,000.00 - $126,200.00. Compensation is salary-based and may vary depending on seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation.

Benefits

Benefits kick in on day one for you and your family, including:

• Health insurance and holistic wellness programs with generous incentives.
• Family-building benefits, including fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution (total up to 8% company contribution).
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs, along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.