1st Shift Production Lead

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CRH Oldcastle Infrastructure in Sweetwater, TN is seeking a 1st Shift Production Lead to support the Production Supervisor, ensure safety, and execute the posted schedule while training staff and serving as the link between frontline workers and management. You will enforce safety policies, enter safety data, manage attendance for payroll, lead shift meetings, coordinate with other departments, inspect progress and equipment, and balance team and individual responsibilities. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent with manufacturing or concrete experience; leadership experience a plus; ability to lift up to 40 lbs; comfortable in a plant environment. To apply, complete the online profile after clicking apply now, and tailor your resume to emphasize safety training, scheduling, and team leadership.

Job ID:  527100

Non-Exempt

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

The Production Lead will work directly supporting the Production Supervisor to ensure that all assignments for the team are carried out safely and successfully. They will execute on posted schedules and inform employees of important information as directed by the Supervisor, acting as a liaison between the front-line employees and management.

Job Responsibilities

• Enforce company policies and safety regulations, reporting any issues identified immediately to management, or address them directly if needed
• Enter safety related information into company compliance software as directed
• Execute production schedule as posted and determine if there are any gaps present or changes needed
• Fill in by working in production when gaps are noted
• Ensure that employees receive appropriate training i.e., compliance, safety, or technical training as needed
• Package production documents for processing
• Maintain accurate attendance information and authorize work schedules according to the guidelines for payroll purposes
• Can be asked to lead shift meetings and communicate information to employees as directed by their manager
• Communicate with other departments to share information as directed
• Examine and inspect work progress and equipment to verify safety and ensure that specifications are met
• Maintain open lines of communication between team members and management
• Balance team and individual responsibilities
• Other responsibilities may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, college degree preferred
• Prior experience in production/manufacturing required, experience in a concrete manufacturing setting a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members
• Demonstrated role model including, good attendance record and positive attitude
• Experience leading people in some capacity is a plus
• Knowledge of basic tools and their uses
• Understand and apply basic math skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication)
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs regularly, with assistance provided if needed
• Must be able to work in plant production environment involving indoor & outdoor work, exposure to noise, dust, and in proximity to hot equipment
• This job involves walking, climbing stairs/ladders, standing, climbing, bending, stretching, and using hands and fingers to hold, grasp, and lift items

What CRH Offers You

• 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

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

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

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