Production Lead

Description

Position Summary

The Production Lead is responsible for overseeing daily production operations in Texas, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and customer deadlines are met. This is a hands-on role requiring active participation in production activities, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and supervision of the production team.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Responsible for Production

• •Plan and coordinate daily production schedules to meet customer requirements and deadlines.
• •Actively participate in production activities, including operating equipment, performing manufacturing tasks, and troubleshooting issues as needed.
• •Receive shipments of components and parts, ensuring accuracy against purchase orders.
• •Interpret specifications and drawings and proactively resolve issues with Engineering.
• •Coordinate with Customer Service and QA to address production issues and ensure quality standards are met.

2. Proactive Maintenance of Facility and Equipment

• •Ensure safety procedures and processes are followed in coordination with the Fabrication Lead.
• •Initiate and facilitate safety meetings.
• •Coordinate and assist with maintenance and repairs of machinery, cranes, forklifts, and other production equipment.

3. Lead the Department

• •Supervise and work alongside production employees, providing daily direction and hands-on support.
• •Manage staffing, hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and terminations in partnership with HR.
• •Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to develop employees and improve team performance.
• •Promote teamwork, accountability, safety, and productivity throughout the department.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• •Strong hands-on manufacturing experience and ability to operate production equipment.
• •Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• •Knowledge of robotic welding preferred.
• •Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• •Strong communication and leadership skills.
• •Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• •Experience with ERP Systems

Competencies

• •Hands-on leadership
• •Teamwork and collaboration
• •Common sense and critical thinking
• •Creative problem-solving and sound judgment
• •Detail-oriented and organized
• •Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• •Accountability and resourcefulness

Requirements

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• •Able to stand, walk, and actively work on the production floor for extended periods.
• •Able to push, carry, lift, and move materials up to 75 pounds.
• •Able to move throughout the facility, including office and production areas and stairs.
• •Approximately 10% travel to various company locations.

Work Environment

• •Typical manufacturing/production environment.
• •Willing and able to work additional hours as needed to meet production requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• •5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• •Previous experience leading or supervising production employees.
• •Experience operating production equipment and performing manufacturing tasks.
• •College degree is a plus

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At VMC Group and companies we believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. When you join our team, you gain more than just a job — you gain access to a range of benefits designed to promote your well-being, growth, and financial security.

• •Health, dental and vision insurance
• •401K with company match
• •Life Insurance
• •Flexible Spending Accounts
• •Generous annual time off policy
• •12 Company-Paid holidays
• •A Solid Wellness Program to support your personal health goals
• •Professional development opportunities

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