Production Team Lead - 2nd Shift

About the role

Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday! The role of the Production Team Lead is to lead, direct, and coordinate day-to-day production operations on an assigned shift by overseeing and ensuring standard operating procedures, organizational policies, and industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Supervisor in managing Team Member production activities by organizing labor, materials, and support services to meet quality standards and production schedules.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and training while resolving personnel issues and escalating complex matters to supervision and HR.
• Follow production schedules, prioritize and adjust production based on business needs, and ensure production goals, key performance indicators, and product specifications are achieved and shipped on time.
• Implement and execute standard operating procedures for production operations, identifying and presenting recommendations for process improvements, innovations, quality, and safety enhancements to management.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors at shift start and end regarding material flow from receiving to shipping, and collaborate with other departments to ensure operational alignment.
• Lead by example in professionalism and continuous improvement, foster a culture of operational excellence, empower Team Members through recognition, and ensure proper use of equipment, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED, plus a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment. Supervisory experience, a plus.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret basic drawings and work orders and follow directions.
• Ability to use hand operated and power tools and perform tasks with precision and manual dexterity.
• Basic mechanical and mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), and ability to apply work material calculations utilizing a calculator.
• Ability to obtain and maintain industrial equipment certifications (e.g., cranes, forklift, and power jack).
• Ability to directly supervise/coach staff in teamwork and process improvement, foster quality focus and assist in development of Team Member skills.
• Ability to positively interact and work collaboratively with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of quality, health and safety standards and compliance.
• Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to understand and utilize various machining, production and logistics software.
• Exhibit flexibility in work schedule and perform beyond a normal workday.
• Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
• Ability to travel, as needed, for training purposes.

Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member