Production Assembler Leader

Doonan Specialized Trailer • Great Bend, KS

73d • Onsite

About The Position

Doonan Specialized Trailer is seeking an experienced and motivated Production Assembly Leader for their Day Shift team. This role is crucial for leading Paint and Assembly production operations, ensuring the team has the necessary resources, direction, and support to produce high-quality trailers safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate possesses a strong mechanical background, proven leadership experience, and takes pride in team success, offering an opportunity to make a significant impact at Doonan. This is a hands-on leadership position focused on coordinating workflow, maintaining schedules, resolving issues, ensuring quality, and promoting a safe and productive work environment. The leader will guide and support employees, troubleshoot problems, enforce safety policies, train new hires, and hold team members accountable.

Requirements

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience required
• Strong mechanical background required
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical drawings
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with hand tools, power tools, and manufacturing equipment
• Ability to effectively communicate with employees at all levels
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to make decisions and resolve problems independently
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to lead by example and hold team members accountable
• Commitment to workplace safety
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening, workfit test, and background check

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, painting, or trailer industry experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily activities for Paint and Assembly production employees
• Organize workflow and assign employees to ensure production schedules are met
• Monitor production progress and communicate issues or delays to management
• Provide hands-on guidance and support to employees when needed
• Ensure trailers are assembled and painted according to blueprints, specifications, and quality standards
• Identify production problems and assist employees with troubleshooting and solutions
• Monitor workmanship and address quality issues promptly
• Ensure employees properly use tools, equipment, and machinery
• Promote and enforce company safety policies and procedures
• Help train new employees and develop team members' skills
• Provide coaching and direction to employees regarding performance, quality, and productivity
• Maintain accountability for attendance, work performance, and adherence to company expectations
• Communicate effectively with production management, maintenance, and other departments
• Assist with identifying opportunities to improve production processes, efficiency, and quality
• Help maintain an organized, clean, and safe production environment
• Lead by example through a strong work ethic, professionalism, and commitment to quality

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• On-the-job training and professional development
• Opportunities for advancement
• Employee bonus and profit-sharing potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match up to 4%
• Paid holidays
• PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed