Production Lead

Production Lead

Join a team that keeps America grilling! Blue Rhino, a Ferrellgas company was recently recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for 2025 and that trust starts with our people. Blue Rhino is seeking a Full-Time Production Lead to join our hardworking and safety-focused team. The Production Lead will be responsible in assisting the Production Supervisor to manage production operations in a team-based environment on assigned shift to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency, in the refilling, re-valving, re-qualifying, refurbishing, packaging, and storage of propane cylinders to meet the needs of the distributor network.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Blue Rhino, we're committed to supporting our team with benefits that promote health, financial security, and personal growth:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage : Medical, dental, vision, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Income Protection : Company-provided short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D
• Financial Wellness : 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Time Off & Family Support : Paid Time Off (PTO), parental leave, and tuition reimbursement
• Wellness & Assistance Programs : Wellness program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Medicare support
• Employee Perks : Referral program, employee discount programs, and propane savings

Responsibilities

• Assists production supervisor to cultivate a positive departmental morale including an uncompromising culture of meeting safety, quality and production plan
• Performs typical supervisory duties including fairly enforcing company policies on absenteeism, tardiness, and shift start-up; utilizing established disciplinary procedures to handle problems fairly and transparently; documenting, conducting, and submitting annual performance reviews; maintaining employee attendance and safety records
• Conducts or assists with training for new employees, monthly safety topics, job specific training, annual refresher training, or any other required training; and maintains proper documentation
• Executes production process procedures for the consistent operation and output of each production-related work center
• Handles day-to-day staffing needs on assigned shifts to efficiently meet production targets
• Gathers data and daily reports as needed
• Provides feedback to maintenance on equipment and operating issues
• Leads by example, provides hands on training of workers at the stations
• Communicates clearly with all staff
• Ensures equipment is used properly
• Ensures all aspects of the facility, procedures, and processes comply with the OSHA 119.1910 Process Safety Management regulation
• Maintains supplies and uniforms issued by the company
• Adheres to all safety rules and policies
• Ensures workplace remains clean, neat, and organized at all times
• Maintains accurate time card and paperwork as required
• Possesses integrity and a positive work ethic
• Checks for quality assurance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and other safety, environmental, and governmental standards
• Must have served in the production specialist role for Blue Rhino for a minimum of one year
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Must have knowledge of cylinder refurb operations and processes at all work stations
• Must be punctual and arrive at assigned time
• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States
• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

At Blue Rhino we're honored to be part of tight-knit communities across America and thousands of customers' lives. From our nationwide charitable partnerships with Operation Warm and Operation BBQ Relief to fundraisers for local schools, fire departments, veteran organizations and more, we are always looking for ways to give back to the communities we live in and serve.

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Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and be part of our growing team!