Production Lead Closter, NJ

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Job Description
We are looking to add a Bilingual 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.

This individual should be able to speak both English & Spanish.

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.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; associates degree or higher in manufacturing engineering or a related field preferred.
Able to speak English and Spanish
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 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.