Production Lead

We are looking to add a Group Leader - 1st Shift to our team. (6:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.) The Group Leader assists in the development, training, evaluation, and work schedules of employees within a given area. This role also provides support to the shift or department supervisor in achieving daily and monthly goals in safety, quality, accuracy and production. The Group Leader will be responsible for expediting work orders through the manufacturing process, accurate production reporting and maximizing resources while reducing scrap/rework. We are looking for highly motivated individuals with strong prioritization and organizational skills. Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred. If the employee is not fluent in one of the languages, the company will provide an ESL/SSL program to support language development and successful completion of the program. Pay ranges from $30-35/hr based on experience. Responsibilities Lead a team of production workers to ensure high-quality manufacturing standards and meet production goals. Plan and assign production tasks to team members based on workload and priorities. Monitor production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance with safety standards. Conduct regular inspections of production equipment and machinery to ensure they are in good working order. Troubleshoot production issues and work with maintenance and engineering teams to resolve technical problems. Implement and enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment. Maintain accurate records of production quantities, downtime, and material usage. Train new employees and provide ongoing training to existing staff on safety procedures, production techniques, and equipment usage. Ensure production schedules are met and provide regular status updates to leadership. Collaborate with other departments, such as quality control and logistics, to ensure smooth production and timely delivery of products. Perform other duties as required to improve production operations. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent; associate's degree or higher in manufacturing, engineering, or a related field preferred. Proven experience in a similar role within a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, and inventory management. Experience with production scheduling software or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. Working Conditions This position conducts their work in a manufacturing environment with limited exposure to the outdoors. The manufacturing environment consists of various types of equipment including stamping presses, roll formers, laser cutting, and standard sheet metal fabrication equipment. Physical requirements for this position – This role is required to be able to lift to 50 pounds. There is a repetitive use of hands required with simple grasping and pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds. In addition, this position requires standing, lifting, bending, and twisting, walking, sitting, squatting, reaching above shoulders, and climbing. Direct reports - This role leads a team of production workers, including machine operators, assemblers, and other production staff. Full time employees are offered health, dental, vision, and other benefits. We are an industry leader in HVAC and sheet metal manufacturers, serving HVAC contractors, fabricators, and resellers. Together with our distribution division, we provide our customers with superior quality, and an extensive line of cost-effective HVAC hardware, accessories, and sheet metal parts. Our Company is proud to have a dynamic and inclusive workforce where employees are empowered to innovate, thrive and grow. We believe that each employee’s unique strengths contribute to the success of our organization. This belief extends to how we consider our job applicants. Your talents may align with this positionor other opportunities within our organization. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment with Worthington Enterprises and need an accommodation or assistance using the careers website, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. The Company operates with two primary business units: Building Productsand Consumer Products. The Building Products segment includes cooking, heating, cooling and water solutions, architectural and acoustical grid ceilings and metal framing and accessories. The Consumer Products segment provides solutions for the tools, outdoor living and celebrations categories. Product brands within the Worthington Enterprises portfolio include Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, Coleman® (propane cylinders), CoMet®, Elgen, Garden Weasel®, General®, HALO™, Hawkeye™, Level5 Tools®, Mag Torch®, NEXI™, Pactool International®, PowerCore™, Ragasco®, Well-X-Trol® and XLite™, among others. Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises and its joint ventures employ approximately 6,000 people throughout North America and Europe. #J-18808-Ljbffr Worthington Enterprises, Inc.