Production Leader- Sheet Metal Night Shift

Job Summary

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.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Work Environment

• 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 regularly 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.