Production Leader- Unit Production Crew

Job Summary

Lead and coordinate the daily activities of a team to ensure that production processes run smoothly, products meet quality standards, and safety measures are adhered to.

• Complete AAON’s Production Leader Program.
• Lead a team, assigning tasks and providing guidance.
• Motivate and mentor team members to maximize productivity and quality.
• Collaborate with management to ensure production targets are met.
• Allocate resources—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 as they arise.
• Ensure all safety protocols and regulations are followed.
• Conduct safety training and audits and provide recommendations for safety improvements.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and improved efficiency.
• Implement changes 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 performance, including productivity, quality, and efficiency metrics.
• Provide regular updates to management on production status and challenges.

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or an equivalent combination of education and experience with 3 years of experience in a production or manufacturing role preferred.

• 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 in using Microsoft Office products and production management software and systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain 608 universal refrigerant certification.
• Ability to communicate in written and spoken English language.

• Ability to regularly lift and move objects up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, bend, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods of time during shift.
• Required to wear proper personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work in manufacturing facilities and be exposed to varying and extreme temperatures, loud noises, dust, chemical fumes, sharp metal objects and heavy forklift traffic.
• This position is designated as a safety‑sensitive job and therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing.