Production Lead

Job Summary

The Production Lead is responsible for supervising and training production personnel during their shift, ensuring that work is performed safely, meets quality standards, and is delivered on time to the customer.

• Supervise personnel, production workflow, safety and quality.
• Operate all stations of the work center for employee training and troubleshooting.
• Confirm employees have been instructed on proper safety procedures.
• Assist the Production Manager in handling production line personnel and workflow.
• Train new hires and/or transfers into the department.
• Conduct beginning‑of‑shift and end‑of‑shift meetings to transfer critical production, quality, and machine information.
• Hold beginning‑of‑shift huddles to review safety information, announcements, and assign tasks to shift personnel.
• Ensure all personnel wear correct safety equipment before the shift starts and maintain safety awareness throughout the shift.
• Verify employees apply proper techniques that comply with quality‑control procedures.
• Report safety hazards or equipment malfunctions/maintenance requirements to the maintenance and safety coordinator.
• Ensure work effort meets company quality standards and production capacities for the shift.
• Provide feedback to the Production Manager regarding department employee performance.
• Assist the Production Manager with performance evaluations of shift personnel.
• Deliver verbal and written disciplinary warnings or counseling in accordance with company policy.
• Compile production reports at shift end, including work performed, back orders, and hot items.
• Assist the Safety Coordinator in completing monthly safety trainings for shift personnel.
• Communicate effectively with other shift counterparts, the production manager, plant manager, technicians, HR, customer service, and maintenance.
• Enforce safety rules and keep work areas clean and orderly.
• Direct production activities to maintain effective operations.
• Allocate shift personnel to various areas to achieve scheduled jobs and maintain production efficiencies.
• Encourage and lead maximum shift production flow while ensuring safety and quality.

• At least 1 year of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate under pressure, meet strict deadlines, and prioritize workload.
• Ability to lead by example and build effective teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work in a factory environment and perform manual labor.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read and perform mathematical calculations and measurements with numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

• Highly competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.