Production Lead - 2nd shift

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Production Manager, the Lead performs a variety of routine metal fabrication related duties in support of the parts production process. This position also serves as a lead, providing direction to other production shop peers. This position is responsible for controlling the flow of work in the shop by managing various shop personnel. Incumbent must be able to read and interpret blueprints to instruct shop employees in correct fabrication of product and manage employee timecards and ensure employees work efficiently. As a Production Shop Lead, this position will work in coordination with Shift Supervisors and other senior management to ensure that the customer product is completed to the specifications of each job and meets the outlined requirements.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED, plus a minimum of 5 years’ fabrication experience
• 1 years’ experience in shop employee management preferred
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints
• Must be able to work as a member of a team
• Overhead & Jib crane experience is required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel, Word, and Microsoft Outlook)
  
  

QUALIFICATIONSAs a Lead, the ideal incumbent possesses the following:

• Ability to work in a fastpaced manufacturing environment
• Ability to effectively communicate in English
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with managers, customers, and employees
• Ability to prioritize work with minimal direction
• Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Attention to detail and quality
• Willing to work additional hours as needed
• Successfully pass a background check, including criminal history, drug screen, physical, audiogram, and vision test.
  
  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains good attendance & punctuality
• Collaborates with workers and partner with managers to solve workrelated problems
• Weekly time management approvals and submission to management in ERP system.
• Manages employees by monitoring attendance, work practices and general duties.
• Ensures Quality Control is met on each job
• Ensures all employees follow MICA Steelworks Safety Programs/Policies
• Ensures production schedule is met
• Interviews department candidates
• Informs designated employees, managers or departments of problems encountered
• Addresses employee relations issues, such as work complaints or other employee concerns
• Creates and administers employee written warnings and submit to management
• Ensures work areas are kept clean and organized
  
  

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents will also be required to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Full time shop exposure.
• Extreme temperatures. (Sometimes due to season).
• No travel requirements.
• Perform work standing up for 810 hours per day and up to 6 days a week.
• Good vision, hearing, smell and balance.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, squat or kneel regularly as well as climb stairs and ladders.
  
  

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS AND DEMANDS

• Enterprise resource planning ERP software —Global Shop; Microsoft Outlook Email
• Microsoft Office suite software —Word; Excel.
  
  

Scheduled hours: Monday - Friday with some occasional hours on Saturday 3:30 PM - 2:30 AM