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

AAON•Tulsa, OK

3d•Onsite

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 assigns and guides work, supports team performance, coordinates resources, monitors quality and safety, and identifies and implements process improvements. It also tracks inventory and production metrics and provides updates to management. The role is based in a manufacturing environment and requires regularly lifting and moving objects up to 50 pounds, standing, bending, and performing repetitive tasks for extended periods. The employee must wear proper personal protective equipment and may be exposed to varying and extreme temperatures, loud noises, dust, chemical fumes, sharp metal objects, and heavy forklift traffic. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Duties may change, and additional functions may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support employees with disabilities in performing essential functions, absent undue hardship.

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 pounds; stand, bend, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods; and wear proper 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, assign tasks, and provide 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.