Steel Truss Team Lead
About The Position
Summertown Metals of Hopkinsville is a rapidly growing, family-owned business and a leading provider of pole barns, barndominiums, and houses. We operate a full-service lumber yard and manufacture metal siding and trim. Our success is built on an amazing team, high-quality products, and our commitment to “Best in Class” customer service. The Steel Truss Team Lead will be responsible for daily fabrication operations, leading a team to produce roof-style trusses according to design specifications, and ensuring that production goals are met efficiently and safely. This is a hands-on role where work is conducted alongside a small team of operators, helping keep production on track and ensuring quality and safety is always kept in mind.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3+ years of experience in truss manufacturing or metal fabrication.
- Proven experience in a manufacturing supervisory role, with a strong understanding of production processes and techniques.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures, with a commitment to creating a safe work environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and manufacturing software systems.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to work in varying temperatures.
- Ability to lift up to 80 lbs.
Responsibilities
- Production Planning and Execution
- Help assign daily tasks, keep production moving, and ensure quality checks are followed.
- Interpret engineered drawings and shop drawings to ensure accurate truss assembly, including, cutting, jig setup, and pressing.
- Assist in raw material inventory management by creating cyclic inventories.
- Odoo Workflow Coordination: Monitor the flow of work, assign tasks to employees, and ensure efficient utilization of resources.
- Operate and assist with equipment such as welders, forklift, and bandsaw.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Step in wherever needed-this is a hands-on role with leadership responsibility.
- Personnel Management
- Work with a small group of team members in the steel truss manufacturing area.
- Support training of new team members in assembly techniques and safety practices.
- Quality Control and Safety
- Quality Standards: Ensuring that products meet established quality standards and specifications.
- Safety Compliance: Enforcing safety regulations, promoting strict safe work practices, and maintaining a safe working environment.
- Equipment Maintenance: Ensuring that machinery and equipment are in good working order and scheduling maintenance as needed.
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities to improve production processes, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency.
- Problem Solving: Addressing production issues, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and communicating any issues or delays to the Planner or Supervisor.
Benefits
- Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Simple IRA with up to 3% company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Clothing allowance.
- Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding, family-owned company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
