Production Lead - Skylights

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope • Terrell, TX

11h

About The Position

From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here . Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future. The Production Lead oversees daily production activities, ensuring that manufacturing processes run efficiently, safely, and meet quality standards. This role acts as a bridge between management and production staff, coordinating workflow, monitoring performance, and resolving issues to maintain productivity and deadlines.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of production processes, safety regulations, and quality control.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Leadership and team management
• Time management and organizational skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Technical understanding of machinery and production systems
• Familiarity with ERP or production tracking software

Nice To Haves

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Counsel, mentor, coach, and develop employees.
• Coordinate production workflow throughout the department and move resources as needed.
• Ability to communicate to opposite shifts to ensure proper shift handoffs.
• Ensure all crew members are prepared and ready for duty including having their proper PPE.
• Ability to enforce all company guidelines, standards, and policies including Safety & Quality.
• Ability to make quick business decisions such as adjusting/moving personnel, as needed to meet product requirements
• Perform daily quality checks
• Cross trained to safely operate all equipment and cover all positions as needed.
• Train department employees to safely and accurately perform tasks to predetermined standards.
• Notify management of equipment malfunctions and other potential safety issues.
• Maintain accurate production records, report issues, and suggest improvements.
• Assist in onboarding and training new team members on processes and safety.
• Address production delays, equipment malfunctions, and staffing challenges promptly.

Benefits

• Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
• Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
• Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
• Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED