Production Lead

Production Lead Granite City, IL Job Details Full-time $26

• $28 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Manufacturing management Workflow management (operations management method) Safety regulations Basic math Mid-level Forklift Performance management 3 years Team management Driving Production planning Staff training Quality inspection Quality standards in production Industrial equipment Manufacturing Respiratory protection Cross-functional collaboration Leadership Manufacturing company experience Communication skills Mechanical knowledge

Full Job Description Overview:

Wieland

• Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material. Wieland's Cultural Values Wieland's culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety , ambition , optimism , reliability , ownership , diversity , & respect . Wieland is hiring a Production Lead . The Production Lead will be responsible for guiding and motivating a group of individuals towards achieving specific project goals or tasks, and overseeing the progress of work in the department area. The ideal candidate should have proven forklift and/or heavy equipment driving experience, require little supervision, demonstrate initiative, and have extreme attention to detail. This candidate must also be able to work within a team environment, be organized and flexible, and be able to work on multiple tasks. This role is located in Granite City, IL, and will be fully on-site.

Hourly Pay Range :

$26/hr

• $28/hr

Work Schedule :

Mon

• Fri 7:00 am
• 3:30 pm

Pay Schedule :

Weekly At Wieland, we recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, our ranges reflect our good faith estimate to pay fairly. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be based upon various factors unique to each individual that may include but are not limited to years of experience, industry knowledge, technical skills, education, qualifications, etc.

Responsibilities:

Production Lead Responsibilities:

Work independently and as part of a team with safety as the number one priority. Monitor employee productivity and provide coaching to meet performance goals. Willingness to follow direction of department leader(s). Assist the manager to ensure employees are given appropriate tasks and assignments, and manage when and how tasks are performed. Inspect work for accuracy, neatness, and adherence to company policy and procedures. Support employees with process-related challenges and foster a collaborative work environment. Deliver clear written and verbal instructions to team members. Assist the manager in identifying workflow improvements, preparing schedules, and expediting tasks. Training of new hires within their departments. Assist the manager to develop/coach team members for promotion opportunities. Partners with HR and higher-level leadership to address performance improvement and attendance issues as they arise. Provides feedback to higher-level leadership toward performance management of team members. Serves as a backup for other departments as needed. Create short

• and medium-term plans for materials processing.

Functional knowledge to perform all processes within assigned department. Collaborate with other departments to achieve company goals. Maintain a safe and productive work environment. Ensure material quality, reducing material contamination. Collaborate with other departments to achieve company goals. Actively promote and enforce safety initiatives and workplace policies. Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures. Bring problems to the attention of the Supervisor, Safety or HR. Follow Daily Procedures & Protocols as set forth in job orientations and trainings. Other duties as assigned, along with flexibility to work in other departments as needed.

Production Lead Qualifications:

3-5 years' experience with process or production equipment in an industrial work environment. Ability to receive direction from higher-level leadership and relay it to applicable team members. Ability to give clear instructions to team members and field questions as they arise. Working knowledge of OSHA safety guidelines. Adherence to health and safety regulations

• Ability to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required.

Hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, earplugs, steel-toed shoes, gloves, full body harnesses, or other protective equipment as required by the location and work performed. Some tasks may require work in confined spaces. Use of a respirator may be required for certain tasks. Must be medically cleared, fit-tested, and qualified to wear a respirator when applicable. Must maintain appropriate personal grooming to ensure an effective respirator seal. Self-motivated person with mechanical ability and problem-solving skills. Ability to perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions. Ability to receive direction/guidance from leadership. Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Good communication and multi-tasking skills. Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency. Ability to read documents and/or written directives and make simple arithmetic calculations. Maintain safety as high priority in all aspects of responsibility. Attentive to detail and alert at all times to ensure safety.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. Periods of standing, walking, negotiating stairs, ladders, elevated catwalks and platforms. Walking over uneven and/or slippery surfaces. Exposure to production environments that are not temperature-controlled. Manual dexterity for handling and manipulating items, samples, and tools. Vision abilities, including close vision, color vision, and focus adjustment. Ability to stand, balance, walk, and reach for extended periods. Occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch. Sit for extended period of times. Stand for extended periods, walk and reach with hands or arms. Use hands and fingers to handle, touch or manipulate items. Stoop, reach, kneel, twist, and walk while handling cases of product. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Qualifications:

Joining Wieland's team gives you… Benefits

• Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more! Retirement Savings
• 401(k) contribution + match. Work/Life Balance
• Paid Vacation & Holidays. Growth Opportunities
• We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless! Wellness Programs
• Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program. Sustainability
• Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations .

Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer . We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.