Production Support Specialist 3 Lead

Find Your Opportunity•Lubbock, TX

1d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Support Specialist 3 is an expert-level role focused on leadership, advanced material flow coordination, and equipment readiness. This position ensures smooth production operations by supervising material handling activities, mentoring team members, and performing advanced checks on equipment and machinery. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills are essential. The Team Lead will assist the Shop Supervisor in overseeing and coordinating all activities of production employees in their designated area.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret tape measures (imperial and metric).
Expert understanding of material handling systems and production workflows.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Ability to analyze and resolve complex operational issues.
Proficiency in operating cranes, forklifts, and advanced machinery.
Familiarity with preventive maintenance and equipment inspection protocols.
Advanced computer skills for inventory and production tracking.
Ability to work in various weather conditions and adapt to changing priorities.
Leadership Skills to positively impact those they are leading.
Training and experience in personnel management.
Applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of complex tasks.
Good understanding of company policies and procedures.
High School diploma or GED required.
Forklift and crane certifications required.
3–5 years of experience in material handling, equipment operation, or production leadership is required.

Responsibilities

Embrace and demonstrate the qualities of the TrueNorth Steel Game Changer Definition.
Participate in building a strong culture to positively impact site yearly retention goals.
Will support and strive for safety in all areas of the site. This includes resolving safety problems that arise and completing the required paperwork to close the actions items.
Drive employee engagement by hosting one-on-one discussions with shop floor employees.
Prepare and administer, with shop supervisor assistance, employee’s yearly goal check ins and annual performance review.
Apply root cause analysis and actively participate in the closing of site Corrective Actions (CA’s) and Non-Conformances (NC’s) to ensure our internal and external customers receive the highest quality product.
Time and Labor Management Review and make corrections daily to labor time reporting.
Review and approve or deny PTO requests for direct reports.
Approve bi-weekly time sheets for Payroll.
Review and correct labor reporting in jobs in ERP system.
Continually supervise direct staff to produce manufactured products, organize and monitor workflow on the shop floor.
Identify issues, problems, and solutions in areas of safety, quality, and production.
Maintain safe and clean work environment through leading by example and assisting Shop Supervisor in monitoring the proper use of equipment and resources.
Oversees the day-to-day functions of their assigned department by providing guidance and direction.
Maintains an adequate supply of tools and consumables required to keep the shop floor producing efficiently.
Helps to reduce production costs without compromising the quality of the end products.
Enforce safety rules with their team members to avoid them getting badly injured in cases of accidents and production hazards.
Ensures that all team members wear protective gear during production and all safety items are installed and are functioning correctly.
Inspect work done by team members to ensure that they meet company standards of good quality.
Prompt and dependable attendance with a willingness to work flexible hours including overtime or weekends as needed.
Other duties as assigned.