Production Lead

Pretred, Inc.•Aurora, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Pretred is a globally recognized, industry leading sustainability products manufacturer seeking two Processing Team Leads (1 each shift) to join our team onsite in Aurora, CO. Pretred values its team members, rewards excellence, and truly believes in a sustainable future. As a Production Processing Lead in our brand-new facility, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of our plant. This position reports to the Plant Manager.

Requirements

Prior work in a manufacturing setting, including 3+ years in manufacturing and production/processing leadership
3+ years in safety leadership
3 + years machine operation and maintenance
Forklift, heavy equipment and/or Crane Operation
Ability to read and understand machine manuals, SOPs, operator checklists and machine gauges
Operating tools including impact, pneumatic, grinding tools as well as large ratchets, breaker bars, chisels and wrenches
Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume, dynamic startup
Excellent communicator
Mechanical knowledge related to processing equipment, conveyors, augers or mixers
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders, lift up to 50 lbs., read displays and manuals in English

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and clean operating space
Ensure team is properly trained to safely operate equipment including shredders, grinders, cranes and powered industrial trucks
Lead daily safety toolbox talk, ensure team members are adhering to PPE requirements
Perform daily safety & housekeeping inspections.
Report/correct/prevent unsafe situations
Ensure all fire prevention measures are followed
Maintain inventory of PPE & safety tools and equipment (fall protection, eye protection, hand protection, etc.)
Lead shift activities in the downsizing of tires
Direct all housekeeping activities on your shift including inspection and cleaning of machinery, conveyors, augers and grinders
Maintain proper machine loading
Ensure finished product meets quality standards
Periodic scheduled & unscheduled maintenance
Using inspection criteria and machine operation data, perform periodic maintenance including replacement of cutterheads, augers, screens, magnets, sensors and other components of the processing system
Perform daily operator maintenance including greasing, lubrication, and cleaning of specified equipment
Maintain organized tool boards, ensure inventory of lubricants, small parts and consumables is adequate
Lead Operator Maintenance activities, verify required maintenance is completed
Lead periodic component overhaul activities
Work closely with Management & Engineering to improve operations
Solicit improvement ideas from team
Drive improvement ideas to completion
Identify cost savings activities
Drive a continuous improvement mindset