Production Lead - Shipping

Description

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.

• Completes AAON’s Production Leader Program.
• Leads a team of workers, including assigning tasks and providing guidance.
• Motivates and mentors team members to maximize productivity and quality.
• Collaborates with management team to ensure production targets are met.
• Allocates resources, including labor, equipment, and materials to support the production plan.
• Monitors and enforces quality control processes to ensure products meet established standards.
• Investigates and addresses production and quality-related issues as they arise.
• Ensures all safety protocols and regulations are followed.
• Conducts safety training and audits and provides recommendations for safety improvements.
• Identifies opportunities for process optimization and improved efficiency.
• Implements changes and oversees process improvements to enhance productivity.
• Maintains accurate inventory levels of raw materials and finished products.
• Coordinates with inventory control teams to minimize waste and optimize stock levels.
• Generates regular reports on performance, including productivity, quality, and efficiency metrics.
• Provides regular updates to management on production status and challenges.

Education and Experience Requirements:

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.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Machinery Manufacturing