Job ID:  503664

Non-Exempt

 

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

 

Job Summary

The Production Lead is responsible to supervise and train production personnel in the daily operations during their shift in a manner consistent with overall Company policies and procedures. As well as ensuring the final product is manufactured safely, is of high quality, and delivered on time to the customer.

Job Responsibilities 

 

Supervise personnel, production workflow, safety and quality

Must be able to operate all stations of the work center for employee training and troubleshooting purposes

Confirm that employees have been instructed on the proper safety procedures

Assist Production Manager in handling the production line personnel as well as the production workflow

Train new hires and/or transfers into the department

Complete beginning of shift/end of shift meetings with prior shift/next shift to receive and pass on any critical production/quality/machine information

Complete beginning of shift huddles to go over safety information, announcements, any necessary information from beginning shift meeting and assign tasks to shift personnel

Ensure all personnel, prior to the start of shift, are wearing the correct safety equipment and that safety awareness is maintained throughout shift

Ensure that individuals are applying proper techniques that comply with proper quality control procedures 

Report to maintenance and safety coordinator any safety hazards or equipment malfunctions/required maintenance

Ensure that work effort is being applied effectively and that company quality standards and production capacities for the shift are met

Provide feedback to Production Manager regarding performance of department employees 

Regular and predictable attendance, safely performing tasks, and adherence to all safety policies and procedures are essential functions of the job

Assist Production Manager with performance evaluations on shift personnel

Complete verbal and written disciplinary warnings/counseling in accordance with the company’s policy and procedures

Complete production reports at the end of the shift, including work performed by department, back orders and hot items

Responsible for assisting Safety Coordinator in completion of monthly safety trainings for shift personnel

Regular and predictable attendance, safely performing tasks and adherence to all safety policies/procedures are essential functions of the job

Consistently and effectively communicating with other shift counterparts, production manager, plant manager, technicians, HR, customer service and maintenance

Enforce Safety rules and ensure work areas are maintained in a clean and orderly condition

Directs production activities for products in keeping with effective operations

Allocate shift personnel to various areas to accomplish scheduled jobs and to maintain production efficiencies

Encourages and leads maximum shift production flow, while ensuring safety and quality

 

Job Requirements 

 

At least 3 years of Lead/Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment is required

Able to operate under pressure, meet strict deadlines, effectively prioritize workload and capacity to multi-task

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, PowerPoint

Ability to read and perform mathematical calculations and measurements with numbers, fractions, and decimals

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

 

What CRH Offers You

 

Highly competitive base pay Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs Group retirement savings program Health and wellness programs A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

 

 

About CRH

 

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

 

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

 

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

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