Unit Coolers Lead

RAE Corporation•Pryor Creek, OK

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Unit Cooler lead assists the Plant Manager by overseeing the day-to-day activities of the Unit Cooler department, coordinating with other departments, and ensuring on-time completion of Unit Coolers based on company priority.

Requirements

A high school level of education is preferred for this position to continue upward advancement in the Company. The employee must be able to understand directions from superiors, welding experience preferred.
Effective communications skills, good listening skills, ability to read and comprehend drawings and written instructions, basic mathematical skills, ability to control operations of equipment or system, monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals or organization to make improvements or take corrective action, good people skills to work in teams with others in the organization.
on-site training, forklift license

Responsibilities

Read, understand and enforce safety programs and policies of RAE Corporation. Lead by example by committing to safe work practices, coach and correct unsafe behaviors, correct safety hazards, and respond to employee concerns regarding hazards in their work area. Understand company obligations under the OSHA Act and comply with OSHA CFR 1910 regulations.
Read, understand and enforce company policies. Communicate company expectations to department employees. Provide feedback to employees regarding company policies as needed and keep supervisor informed of employee policy issues.
Report injuries to EHS manager timely. Work with EHS manager in correcting hazards, coordinating time off following work injuries, and offer transitional duty to employees with work restrictions.
Conduct interviews and assess candidates. Make hire recommendations to management.
Manage performance by providing ongoing feedback in coaching to employees, communicating department goals, recognizing and confronting performance issues within the team, and participating in annual performance reviews.
Coordinate training programs for new hires and ensure new employees receive training, resources, and feedback needed to become valuable team members.
Attend leadership and safety training as required.
Use a work schedule, and know where his/her department is on the production schedule at all times
Be customer focused cooperating with other departments so that RAE Corporation's customers receive the product & service requested.
Project a positive attitude sets an excellent example for his/her people and keeps them productive at all times.
Advise maintenance of equipment or building repairs needed.
Oversee regular housekeeping of department.
Enforce Manufacturing Instruction.
Communicate company plans, goals, and the importance of each employee's contributions to obtaining these goals.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Serves as the "go-to" person for most day-to-day business.
Coach, train, mentor, and informally counsel and provide ongoing feedback to coworkers to optimize job performance.
Coach, train, mentor, and informally counsel and provide ongoing feedback to coworkers on safe work practices.
Make recommendations and give feedback on various operational matters, including input on employee performance reviews.
Help facilitate informal resolution of issues in their areas, such as conflicts or disagreements with/between coworkers.
Performs all job functions within his/her area of responsibility as needed.
Keeps accurate records of completions and scrapped work.
Train employees in procedures and work methods.
Monitor production hours.
Monitor quality according to quality assurance procedures and processes.
Ensures manufacturing instructions are followed.
Contribute to team effort by working with others and accomplishing related functions as needed.
Complete any task as assigned by the supervisor as needed.
Comply with government regulations, laws, company policies, and company procedures.
Work overtime as necessary.
Attend work as required.
Arrive for work on time.
Charge time accurately in time and attendance system on the computer to ensure accurate labor distribution and payroll.
Follow manufacturing instructions, work independently without constant supervision, be self-motivated, and complete job assignments on time.
Care for tools and equipment. Advise maintenance of equipment that is not working correctly.
Clean work area as required.