Production Team Leader

About the role

Lead production crews in a precast concrete manufacturing facility, ensuring quality standards, safety compliance, and on-time production schedules. Oversee daily operations, coordinate workflow, monitor quality, enforce safety procedures, and collaborate with supervisors, quality control, and maintenance teams to meet production targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise production team members through training and mentoring on processes, equipment, and safety procedures; monitor performance and provide feedback.
• Assign tasks and monitor workflow to meet production schedules.
• Coordinate labor, materials, and equipment to maximize productivity.
• Monitor production performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure proper setup and operation of molds, reinforcement placement, concrete pouring, finishing, and curing processes.
• Ensure all precast products meet company, customer, and industry quality standards.
• Conduct routine inspections of products and manufacturing processes for compliance with specifications and drawings.
• Promote and enforce a safe work environment through safety meetings, toolbox talks, and PPE compliance.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies; investigate and report incidents, near misses, and safety concerns.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure equipment is operated correctly and safely; report issues and coordinate repairs with maintenance.
• Assist with preventive maintenance activities as needed.
• Monitor material usage and minimize waste.
• Communicate daily production goals and updates on status, quality, and safety to team members.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, shipping, and management teams.
• Complete shift reports and maintain production documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment; minimum 2 years in precast concrete, construction materials, or related field preferred.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of precast concrete production methods and quality standards preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA guidelines.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications.

Working Conditions

• Industrial plant setting with exposure to concrete, dust, and machinery.
• Standing for long periods with frequent movement through the plant.
• Exposure to noise, chemicals, or machinery; use of PPE (gloves, safety glasses, hard hats, ear protection).
• Ability to lift heavy objects regularly, if required.
• Ability to complete repetitive tasks.
• Work independently or in a team environment.
• Flexibility to work various shifts and overtime to meet project deadlines.