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Production Department Lead
Job Location:
Job Location:
Nashville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 20 - 22
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
23 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
20 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Production Department Lead Nashville TN
Regular Employee Hourly Non-Exempt $20.00 - 22.00
What youll do:
SCOPE OF THEPOSITION:
The ProductionDepartment Lead serves as the first point of contact for the team. They areresponsible for building team capabilities ensuring safe and efficientoperations proactively resolving challenges and fostering a culture ofaccountability quality and continuous improvement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Conduct daily shift start-up meetings to provide clear direction and set daily priorities to ensure efficient operations and daily production goals are met.
Train and/or coordinate training as well as mentoring new employees.
Determine work procedures prepare work schedules and expedite workflow.
Report KPIs as needed
Assign duties and examine work for exactness neatness and conformance to policies procedures and to the manufacturing schedule.
Troubleshoot issues that arise and confer with supervisors and production personnel to resolve problems keeping projects moving toward the best outcome.
Responsible for identifying and moving all unfinished and finished products to the proper location within the shop operating a forklift if trained.
Support quality safety and continuous improvement activities.
Ensure all equipment is properly set up and used safely and that all safety devices are in use.
Perform inspections as required by company and customer standards.
Collaborate with Engineering Quality Control HR and other departments to strengthen operational alignment and communication.
Escalate employee performance or conduct concerns to Supervisor
Model integrity and professionalism by upholding company policies and addressing violations appropriately.
Communicate timely any production updates schedule changes to supervisors and team members.
SCOPE OF THEPOSITION:
The ProductionDepartment Lead serves as the first point of contact for the team. They areresponsible for building team capabilities ensuring safe and efficientoperations proactively resolving challenges and fostering a culture ofaccountability quality and continuous improvement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Conduct daily shift start-up meetings to provide clear direction and set daily priorities to ensure efficient operations and daily production goals are met.
Train and/or coordinate training as well as mentoring new employees.
Determine work procedures prepare work schedules and expedite workflow.
Report KPIs as needed
Assign duties and examine work for exactness neatness and conformance to policies procedures and to the manufacturing schedule.
Troubleshoot issues that arise and confer with supervisors and production personnel to resolve problems keeping projects moving toward the best outcome.
Responsible for identifying and moving all unfinished and finished products to the proper location within the shop operating a forklift if trained.
Support quality safety and continuous improvement activities.
Ensure all equipment is properly set up and used safely and that all safety devices are in use.
Perform inspections as required by company and customer standards.
Collaborate with Engineering Quality Control HR and other departments to strengthen operational alignment and communication.
Escalate employee performance or conduct concerns to Supervisor
Model integrity and professionalism by upholding company policies and addressing violations appropriately.
Communicate timely any production updates schedule changes to supervisors and team members.
What you need to be successful:
KNOWLEDGESKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of manufacturing operating systems.
Knowledge of 5S and continuous improvement principles.
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence to effectively lead and influence others.
Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
Ability to coach and develop employees
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
Ability to safely use hand air pneumatic and power tools and machinery.
Ability to understand and operate all safety equipment in the area.
KNOWLEDGESKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of manufacturing operating systems.
Knowledge of 5S and continuous improvement principles.
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence to effectively lead and influence others.
Strong communication and conflict resolution skills
Ability to coach and develop employees
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documents.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. without assistance.
Ability to safely use hand air pneumatic and power tools and machinery.
Ability to understand and operate all safety equipment in the area.
Why Aebi Schmidt Group
Our people are our greatest asset and your success is our success! Thats why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health financial security and work-life balanceso you can thrive both personally and professionally.
Our people are our greatest asset and your success is our success! Thats why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health financial security and work-life balanceso you can thrive both personally and professionally.
- Health & Wellness: Medical Dental Vision HSA/FSA Wellness Plan
- Financial Security: 401(k) with match Disability Life Insurance
- Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement EAP Dependent Care
At Aebi Schmidt Group we dont just offer benefitswe invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!
Who we are:
The Aebi Schmidt Group is aglobal leader in intelligent solutions for customers who care for clean andsafe infrastructure and cultivate challenging grounds.
At Aebi Schmidt USA we areproud to offer a wide range of high-quality products designed specifically foryour unique needs. Our global product brands bring you an exceptional varietyof equipment for both summer and winter maintenance airport operations andagricultural technology. From sweepers and trailers to spreaders and snowplowswe have the equipment you need to tackle any challenge. Our dedicated workforceis committed to helping you achieve economic safe and efficient solutionsthat improve your performance and overcome any obstacle.
Our mission at Aebi SchmidtGroup is to go beyond individual projects and strive for total solutions. Webelieve in providing you with comprehensive and integrated systems that enableefficient and effective operations. Whether youre behind the wheel of asnowplow truck in winter cleaning the streets in summer keeping airportrunways clear or hauling rental equipment on a trailer we have a customsolution to help you overcome any challenge that the environment might throw atyou.
At Aebi Schmidt USA we areproud to offer a wide range of high-quality products designed specifically foryour unique needs. Our global product brands bring you an exceptional varietyof equipment for both summer and winter maintenance airport operations andagricultural technology. From sweepers and trailers to spreaders and snowplowswe have the equipment you need to tackle any challenge. Our dedicated workforceis committed to helping you achieve economic safe and efficient solutionsthat improve your performance and overcome any obstacle.
Our mission at Aebi SchmidtGroup is to go beyond individual projects and strive for total solutions. Webelieve in providing you with comprehensive and integrated systems that enableefficient and effective operations. Whether youre behind the wheel of asnowplow truck in winter cleaning the streets in summer keeping airportrunways clear or hauling rental equipment on a trailer we have a customsolution to help you overcome any challenge that the environment might throw atyou.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
Aebi Schmidt Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply please email us at .
Aebi Schmidt Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply please email us at .
Aebi Schmidt Group is an E-Verify Employer
Aebi Schmidt Group uses E-Verify which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.
Aebi Schmidt Group uses E-Verify which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.
Required Experience:
Manager
