Production Leader | Crew 1 (Sunday-Wednesday 5:45am-6pm)

AAON, Inc.•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Production Leader leads and coordinates the daily activities of a production team to keep production processes running smoothly, ensure products meet quality standards, and maintain compliance with safety measures. The role includes assigning and guiding work, mentoring team members, coordinating resources and production plans, monitoring quality and safety, addressing production issues, improving processes, maintaining inventory, and reporting performance and challenges to management. The position works in manufacturing facilities and is designated as safety-sensitive, subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control, and safety regulations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and production management software and systems.
Ability to obtain and maintain 608 universal refrigerant certification.
Ability to regularly lift and move objects up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand, bend, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods during the shift.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Ability to work in manufacturing facilities and regularly be exposed to varying and extreme temperatures, loud noises, dust, chemical fumes, sharp metal objects, and heavy forklift traffic.

Nice To Haves

Three years of demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience in a production or manufacturing role is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of workers by assigning tasks and providing guidance.
Motivate and mentor team members to maximize productivity and quality.
Collaborate with the management team to meet production targets.
Allocate labor, equipment, and materials to support the production plan.
Monitor and enforce quality control processes to ensure products meet established standards.
Investigate and address production- and quality-related issues.
Ensure safety protocols and regulations are followed.
Conduct safety training and audits and recommend safety improvements.
Identify opportunities to optimize processes and improve efficiency.
Implement and oversee process improvements to enhance productivity.
Maintain accurate inventory levels of raw materials and finished products.
Coordinate with inventory control teams to minimize waste and optimize stock levels.
Generate regular reports on productivity, quality, and efficiency metrics.
Provide management with regular updates on production status and challenges.