Production Lead

Production Lead

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products.

Job Summary

The Production Lead will work directly supporting the Production Supervisor to ensure that all assignments for the team are carried out safely and successfully. They will execute on posted schedules and inform employees of important information as directed by the Supervisor, acting as a liaison between the front-line employees and management.

Job Responsibilities

• Enforce company policies and safety regulations, reporting any issues identified immediately to management, or address them directly if needed.
• Enter safety related information into company compliance software as directed.
• Execute production schedule as posted and determine if there are any gaps present or changes needed.
• Fill in by working in production when gaps are noted.
• Ensure that employees receive appropriate training i.e., compliance, safety or technical training as needed.
• Package production documents for processing.
• Maintain accurate attendance information and authorize work schedules according to the guidelines for payroll purposes.
• Lead shift meetings and communicate information to employees as directed by their manager.
• Communicate with other departments to share information as directed.
• Examine and inspect work progress and equipment to verify safety and ensure that specifications are met.
• Maintain open lines of communication between team members and management.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in production/manufacturing required, experience in a concrete manufacturing setting a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• Demonstrated role model including, good attendance record and positive attitude.
• Experience leading people in some capacity is a plus.
• Knowledge of basic tools and their uses.
• Understand and apply basic math skills (adding, subtracting, division, & multiplication).
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. regularly.
• Must be able to work in plant production environment involving indoor & outdoor work, exposure to noise, dust, and in proximity to hot equipment.
• This job involves walking, climbing stairs/ladders, standing, climbing, bending, stretching, and using hands and fingers to hold, grasp, push, and lift items.
• Team oriented.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.