Production Lead – Shearbrace

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

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As a Production Lead, you will guide and support employees on the production floor to ensure safe work practices, high-quality output, and efficient completion of customer orders. You’ll coordinate workflow, train team members, maintain production standards, and help drive continuous improvement across the Shear Brace Department.

You will also support production flow by assisting with material handling, inventory accuracy, troubleshooting equipment, and communication between departments. You’ll help ensure work orders are completed according to drawings, schedules, and quality standards while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Coordinate workflow by reviewing work orders, drawings, schedules, and material needs. Ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time. Assist with changeovers, stage materials, support production flow, and post production for steel wall, and wood wall.

Lead and support production employees by assigning work, communicating instructions, and directing daily tasks. Provide on‑the‑job training, coach associates, and model safe, efficient work practices.

Verify production quality and accuracy of work orders and components. Support scanning and documentation. Communicate with Supervisors, Associates, Sales, and Shipping/Receiving. Maintain KPI boards, recap sheets, and lead Tier 1 meetings.

Maintain inventory accuracy through stock checks, physical counts, and posting production. Create work orders and back orders. Assist Material Handlers and perform basic troubleshooting on machinery and tools; coordinate with Maintenance as needed.

Maintain clean, organized work areas and uphold safety and LEAN standards. Identify opportunities to improve processes, materials, equipment, and workflow. Promote safe work practices and communicate safety concerns.

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• 2–3 years of experience in a leadership or lead role
• Ability to read production drawings and apply arithmetic and measurement skills
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including operation, maintenance, and repair
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, work independently, and manage time effectively
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally with other departments
• Basic computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SAP
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to perform frequent physical activities including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting, reaching, and repetitive hand motions
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain)
• Willingness to work overtime based on business needs

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions ofthis job.

Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. This role operates large equipment while standing for…