Production Lead

Description

We are seeking a Production Lead to join our Production Team that plays a key role in overseeing daily manufacturing or production operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety. This role involves leading a team, coordinating workflows, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing processes to meet production goals. The ideal candidate has strong leadership, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.

• Branded manufacturer and marketer of fall protection equipment
• Recognized as a 2024 & 2025 Top Workplace by Charlotte Magazine
• #1 player in its market with exceptionally high growth potential
• Mission‑driven: We are committed to providing the highest quality fall protection equipment serving the construction, industrial, solar, wind, tower, energy, and general safety markets
• Safewaze is a division of Canopy Brands
  , the best home for the world’s mightiest small companies. Together, our family of brands generates more than $200 million in revenue and solves critical industry challenges across construction, industrial, municipal, utility, marine, and residential markets, supporting the essential systems and environments people depend on every day

• Competitive Salary with comprehensive benefits. This includes healthcare, 401k matching, vacation, company paid holidays, annual bonus plan based on company performance
• Meaningful autonomy and empowerment in a positive environment that supports development and recognizes achievement
• Full time, first shift work. Monday-Thursday 7am-3:30pm, Friday 6am-2:30pm

• Read and comprehend written instructions. Follow established procedures, and follow verbal instructions
• Work with Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and production efficiency
• Monitor production schedules and ensure dates are met
• Monitor production output against daily goals, identify and elevate bottlenecks or quality issues promptly
• Work alongside team members and/or fill in on production tasks as needed based on schedule or timelines
• Learn and understand quality objectives to incorporate daily quality checks as needed.
• Able to use reason to solve problems as they arise
• Lead, mentor, and train team members

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Previous experience in manufacturing (2 years preferred)
• Prior experience in lead, trainer, or informal supervisory capacity (leading a team of at least 10 at one time)
• Strong delegation skills with the ability to assign work effectively across a large team and follow through on outcomes.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to quality
• Clear, direct communicator, able to convey expectations, give feedback and coordinate across operators and departments.
• Adaptable under pressure; able to reprioritize and keep the team focused when conditions change.
• Ability to work in a repetitive job where standing and/or sitting or long periods of time is required
• Demonstrates reliability and strong personal work ethic; leads by example
• Demonstrates Safe Waze core values:
  Respect, Precision, Urgency, Mastery, Positivity