Production Lead, 1st Shift

Wieland • Staunton, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Wieland is hiring a Production Lead to lead and coordinate a team of production associates fabricating and/or assembling HVAC equipment. The role directs team members to maintain safety, quality, production, and facility operations during the assigned shift, and communicates operational status to the Value Stream Team to ensure continuity across shifts. The position has direct reports across several areas and may oversee up to 30 associates in Manufacturing, Quality, and Shipping/Receiving. It is fully on-site at 101 Industry Way, Staunton, Virginia.

The Production Lead ensures adherence to safety and quality standards, operating procedures, and company policies; conducts shift-start Tier 1 meetings; documents handover information; maintains team members’ time and performance records; and supports training in accordance with documented procedures. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in management with an emphasis on manufacturing, or equivalent experience.
• Previous supervisory experience managing or leading a group of production associates.
• 2 to 5 years of relevant industrial manufacturing experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with personnel and departments at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to interpret, comprehend, and communicate technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude; a mechanical aptitude exam may be used to assess it.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with the various departments and equipment within the scope of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Ensure team members adhere to specified safety and quality standards, operating procedures, and company policies.
• Conduct daily Tier 1 meetings at the start of the shift to review safety information, production objectives, and shift expectations.
• Provide documented handover information to appropriate personnel, including unit status, location, and process stage.
• Maintain time and performance records for each team member.
• Assure and assist with training direct reports in various areas according to documented procedures, including hands-on training, and maintain training records.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life benefits starting on day one.
• 401(k) contribution and matching.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Growth opportunities across a company with more than 9,000 employees worldwide and over 40 North American locations.
• Wellness programs, including eligibility to earn healthcare premium discounts and HSA employer contributions based on program status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager