Production Lead

Spartan Emergency Response (Spartan ER) is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of custom emergency response vehicles, cabs, and chassis. Driven by a commitment to quality and innovation, Spartan and its portfolio of brands Spartan Fire Apparatus and Chassis, Smeal Fire Apparatus, and Ladder Tower (LT) offer a broad range of apparatus to meet specific requirements and demands of the fire service industry. Spartan has a rich history in fire apparatus manufacturing with over 250 years of combined experience.

Spartan Emergency Response is part of Terex Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment, including fire and emergency vehicles, waste and recycling equipment, RV's, and machinery supporting construction, utilities, and infrastructure. With operations across the U.S. and globally, we are committed to safety, innovation, and quality while building products our customers depend on every day.

SUMMARY:

The Production Lead role oversees, monitors, and coordinates production team activities, giving importance to individual member's and overall team's achievement of established goals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage hourly and daily needs for the process at hand

Ensure team's goals are aligned with and representative of the company’s overall

Act as liaison between team members and the rest of the organization

Allocate resources, manage process flow, and solve problems to ensure objectives are met

Demonstrate ownership of safety and housekeeping practices

Remain certified and able to complete every job within team

Lead activities to resolve issues needing corrective action

Assists supervisor in preparing training plans, performance reviews, and evaluations

Drives measurable improvements through training and direct involvement with people and processes

Initiates and implements process improvements in area of responsibility

Initiates and implements continuous improvement initiatives in area of responsibility

Provides regular feedback to employees regarding performance

• •Maintain good safety and housekeeping practices.
• •Lead/Assist in the development, review, and updating of the Operator Instructions.
• •Ensure that paperwork in area is complete and accurate during the build process.
• •Capable of on-the-job training which meets safety, quality, and efficiency standards.
• •Serve as a positive influence on work area to maintain clean, safe, on schedule.

Demonstrate leadership escalation process / contacts appropriate individuals, when required

Coordinate operations and activities within or between departments, as needed

Facilitate and participate in problem solving teams

Perform and/or complete basic administration tasks in the supervisor's absence

Respond promptly and appropriately to team issues

Establish and run team meetings

Interact with and support other team leaders

Complete small special projects in a timely manner

Assist / Develop documented process and procedures

Communicate performance indicators for area of responsibility

Assist in balancing work

Conduct layered audits and process checks within team

Implement measures to motivate employees and improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency

Encourage and supports employees in the implementation of continuous improvement ideas

Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures

Identifies and promotes opportunities for cross training within and between departments

QUALIFICATIONS:

Oversee a minimum of three (3) employees

1+ years’ experience in assigned area preferred

Demonstrate commitment to safety guidelines

Ability to lead by example

Positive attitude

Self-motivated

Detail oriented

Meet or exceed expectations on last annual performance review

Willing and able to pursue personal development through training and education

Demonstrate computer skills applicable to the area of responsibility

Extensive knowledge of products, processes, operations, theory, and practice in assigned area

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Strong problem-solving skills

Able to:

Read and understand blueprints, routings, BOM, and truck specification documents

Identify root cause and implement corrective action where gaps to the goal exist

Use basic hand and power tools

Read and use a tape measure to precise measurements

Work in a team environment

Maintain attendance within company guidelines

Retain and apply instructions

Work overtime on short notice

Embrace change

EDUCATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• •HS Diploma or GED required
• •Functional Experience 1-3 years
• •Experience in assigned area

Terex Corporation is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. Terex Corporation also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

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