PRODUCTION YARD LEAD

Job Description

Job Description

PRODUCTION YARD LEAD

Monday - Friday

7:00 am - 5:30 pm

$23.00 per hour

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate daily yard operations to support production schedules and customer deliveries.
• Operate plate rolling equipment according to production specifications.
• Prepare tanks for shipment by rigging, securing, and verifying transport readiness.
• Coordinate the loading and unloading of inbound and outbound trucks.
• Lead and direct the daily activities of Material Handlers and Paint Department personnel.
• Assign work and monitor productivity to ensure tasks are completed safely and on schedule.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient yard with properly staged materials and finished products.
• Coordinate the movement of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products throughout the facility.
• Verify required materials are available before production begins.
• Perform final inspections of completed tanks prior to shipment.
• Communicate production progress, material shortages, equipment issues, and schedule delays to management.
• Ensure forklifts, cranes, telehandlers, rigging equipment, and lifting devices are inspected and operated safely.
• Enforce company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Train and mentor employees on safe work practices, material handling, and yard procedures.
• Assist other departments as needed to support production objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three or more years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, steel production, or industrial operations.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes required.
• Experience with rigging, material handling, and loading oversized equipment preferred.
• Ability to read production schedules and shop drawings.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly, with heavier lifting performed using mechanical equipment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work outdoors for extended periods.
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment, cranes, forklifts, welding operations, and moving machinery.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and wear required PPE.

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