Production Lead - Fans

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Location: Beasley, TX, United States, 77417

Chart Industries in Beasley, TX is looking for experienced fitters for our Header manufacturing line. This position requires the ability to work overtime. Chart’s Production Lead plays a key role in the manufacturing process of producing Fiberglass Fan Blades.

• Supervise the activities of production personnel engaged in all facets of the manufacturing function

• Perform a variety of tasks assigned by Manager/Supervisor

• Collect and report basic production data

• Execute basic time changing transactions

• Ensure employees are meeting efficiency targets and provide guidance/corrective action where necessary to meet those targets

OBJECTIVES:

• Onboard new employees - prepare JSA, have equipment ready for start date

• Modify timecards by the end of shift.

• Provide direction to leads for Glass/Mold/Line priority.

• Upload balance blades to system by 8 AM daily. (Tidal Report) - Day shift team.

• Distribute locks to new employees and have lock user agreement signed.

• Start shift with 30-minute handoff from previous shift by coordinator/lead designated to share feedback.

• Manage Mold/Line lead and drive production from floor team - directly related to expectation per work cell.

• Hold regular review sessions with employees who are not meeting their expected level of quality/efficiency as defined by learning guide. Document accordingly.

• Drive productivity from mold stations & operators to meet shift goals.

• Support with inventory counts. (AM Shift)

• Distribute PPE as needed. Enforce the expectation as described in JSA.

• Manage start up/break times and confirm employees leave/return according to schedule.

• Assist with personnel assignments based on schedule/employee skillset.

• Provide support with knowledge of quality product from each station/troubleshoot with employee if necessary.

• Support business operations when schedule changes occur.

• Coordinate necessary mold repairs with maintenance team & leadership to mitigate down time/keep the production floor in working order.

• Drive the understanding of mold station goal to each operator and develop their skillset to maintain the rounds per shift.

• Clear QC cart & move product to appropriate area with 1 shift after defined path forward.

• Maintain level of 5S throughout shop & production area.

• Complete incident report/4 Blocker for any safety issues within 24 hours of issue.

• Confirm TPM forms are completed by floor team at beginning/end of shift. Escalate issues to leadership team for resolution.

• Report to scheduled shifts & set the example as a leader for the shop team

• Understand shop shutdown requirements - boiler/compressor/pumps

• Able to provide feedback to employees as applicable

• Responsible for coordinating employees per priority set by production schedule

• Promote a positive safety culture

• Set an example of leadership for the Chart/Hudson 5s program

• Document all employee records in a timely manner, Onboarding and employee expectations by workstation

• Direct and coach team members to achieve department objectives

• Approve labor hours in a timely manner

• Monitor all Preventative Maintenance program on all Fans Shop equipment and report to Maintenance, Manager, and Supervisor in a timely manner

• Responsible to maintain all JSA’s and sign-in records, ensure all employees are signing in to their correct JSA’s (Digital and physical)

• Responsible to lead and conduct Safety Meetings in a timely manner

• Support and lead the unloading of resin bulk deliveries as needed and perform resin gel tests

INTERACTION:

• Works with shop floor, maintenance technicians & managers

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to work inside & outside

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures

• Ability to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals

• Ability to report daily employee efficiency and provide feedback to employees

• Must be able to work rotating shifts

Minimum Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent

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