Production Lead

Terex Corporation•Ocala, FL

About The Position

E-ONE manufactures custom and commercial fire trucks and is part of Terex Corporation. The Production Lead is a working lead supporting a designated production area, line segment, or cell(s) to meet production requirements and scheduled index times. The role uses lean practices, including visual management, continuous improvement, and standard work, to monitor and improve processes, apply technical skills, and recommend additional labor needs to the Production Supervisor. The Production Lead assists with production planning and workflow, monitors cell productivity against takt time, reports performance and staffing variances, and provides technical or hands-on support to keep work on schedule. The position works from production orders, playbooks, technical specifications, manuals, schematics, prints, and related documents. It also supports safety and quality standards, documentation, issue resolution, continuous improvement, and training of new or transferred team members. Production operations may be performed as needed to maintain workflow.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet all requirements of Fabricator Level II or equivalent.
Work experience within the last five years in the area of interest.
Demonstrated behavior of high-quality work and high productivity.
Must not have received a written corrective action in the last 12 months.
Ability to understand and follow task playbooks, takt-time requirements, Standard Work, technical specifications, manuals, schematics, prints, and instructions.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 40 pounds and constant exertion of up to 20 pounds; climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, and walking.
Visual acuity sufficient for mechanical tasks and operating machinery, motor vehicles, or heavy equipment.
Ability to work around hazards including moving mechanical parts and vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding and heights, high heat, and chemicals.
Ability and willingness to work in other areas and additional hours as needed.

Responsibilities

Understand task playbooks and takt-time requirements and assist the Production Supervisor with planning activities so products are completed and indexed to the next cell.
Monitor cell productivity and provide technical or hands-on assistance to meet scheduled takt times.
Report each cell’s status against scheduled takt time, including index completion, delays, and manpower variances.
Work from shop orders, playbooks, red books, change orders, technical specifications, manuals, schematics, prints, instructions, and other order-related documents.
Follow Standard Work and complete required documentation, including playbooks, visual management materials, red books, and training materials.
Conduct start-up meetings when the Production Supervisor is absent.
Work with the Production Supervisor and other departments to identify and resolve issues; locate tools, materials, and information to support employees.
Initiate long-term countermeasures to address root causes of issues.
Champion and coordinate continuous improvement activities in work areas.
Assist with training and orientation of new and transferred team members.
Perform other Technician-level duties and production operations as required to maintain workflow.
Follow safety rules, promote safe operating conditions, use PPE and defect-free equipment, report hazards, and maintain a clean and safe work area.
Ensure work meets quality requirements; inspect for conformance, identify and segregate non-conforming products, and assist with corrective and preventive actions.
Work in other areas as needed, adjust breaks to workflow requirements, and work additional hours when necessary.
Participate in meetings, training, task forces, kaizen events, and continuous improvement and Lean programs.
Lead the team and contribute ideas and actions that support market share, profitability, and long-term business goals.
Work constructively with others, manage conflicts, adapt to ambiguity and change, and drive results.