Production Department Lead

Production Department Lead | Nashville, TN

Regular Employee | Hourly Non-Exempt | $20.00 - 22.00

What you'll do:

SCOPE OF THE
POSITION:
The Production
Department Lead serves as the first point of contact for the team. They are
responsible for building team capabilities, ensuring safe and efficient
operations, proactively resolving challenges, and fostering a culture of
accountability, 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 KPI's 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:

KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS, 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! That's why we provide comprehensive benefits that support your health, financial security, and work-life balance-so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

At Aebi Schmidt Group, we don't just offer benefits-we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!

T he Aebi Schmidt Group is a
global leader in intelligent solutions for customers who care for clean and
safe infrastructure and cultivate challenging grounds.

At Aebi Schmidt USA, we are
proud to offer a wide range of high-quality products designed specifically for
your unique needs. Our global product brands bring you an exceptional variety
of equipment for both summer and winter maintenance, airport operations, and
agricultural technology. From sweepers and trailers to spreaders and snowplows,
we have the equipment you need to tackle any challenge. Our dedicated workforce
is committed to helping you achieve economic, safe, and efficient solutions
that improve your performance and overcome any obstacle.

Our mission at Aebi Schmidt
Group is to go beyond individual projects and strive for total solutions. We
believe in providing you with comprehensive and integrated systems that enable
efficient and effective operations. Whether you're behind the wheel of a
snowplow truck in winter, cleaning the streets in summer, keeping airport
runways clear, or hauling rental equipment on a trailer, we have a custom
solution to help you overcome any challenge that the environment might throw at
you.

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 careers@aebi-schmidt.com.

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.