Production Lead - 3rd Shift

Olympic Steel•Chambersburg, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Lead is responsible for overseeing daily operations within the Laser and Plasma areas while supporting shipping activities to ensure quality products are delivered safely, accurately, and on time. This role coordinates daily workflow and personnel needs to maximize productivity and minimize downtime. The Production Lead will review staffing requirements, recommend overtime or reductions in hours as needed, and help ensure production priorities and customer commitments are met. The Production Lead will work closely with other Production Leads, Inside Sales, Production Planning, and other departments to coordinate schedules, resolve operational issues, maintain quality standards, and ensure on-time delivery of finished products.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work both independently and with a team of diverse individuals
Ability to plan and schedule to meet customer needs
Ability to lead and train other employees

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of experience in a heavy industrial environment or steel service center
Previous leadership, lead, or supervisory experience
Knowledge of basic computer applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, SEMS
Experienced with overhead cranes and forklifts

Responsibilities

Overseeing daily operations within the Laser and Plasma areas
Supporting shipping activities to ensure quality products are delivered safely, accurately, and on time
Coordinating daily workflow and personnel needs to maximize productivity and minimize downtime
Reviewing staffing requirements, recommending overtime or reductions in hours as needed
Ensuring production priorities and customer commitments are met
Working closely with other Production Leads, Inside Sales, Production Planning, and other departments to coordinate schedules, resolve operational issues, maintain quality standards, and ensure on-time delivery of finished products