Production Lead - Doors

Job description

**Come Join Us!** From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects [here](https://obe.com/projects/). Start your journey with OBE and help us build the future. The Production Lead oversees daily production activities, ensuring that manufacturing processes run efficiently, safely, and meet quality standards. This role acts as a bridge between management and production staff, coordinating workflow, monitoring performance, and resolving issues to maintain productivity and deadlines. **What You Get To Do:** - - Counsel, mentor, coach, and develop employees. - Coordinate production workflow throughout the department and move resources as needed. - Ability to communicate to opposite shifts to ensure proper shift handoffs. - Ensure all crew members are prepared and ready for duty including having their proper PPE. - Ability to enforce all company guidelines, standards, and policies including Safety & Quality. - Ability to make quick business decisions such as adjusting/moving personnel, as needed to meet product requirements - Perform daily quality checks - Cross trained to safely operate all equipment and cover all positions as needed. - Train department employees to safely and accurately perform tasks to predetermined standards. - Notify management of equipment malfunctions and other potential safety issues. - Maintain accurate production records, report issues, and suggest improvements. - Assist in onboarding and training new team members on processes and safety. - Address production delays, equipment malfunctions, and staffing challenges promptly. **Physical Requirements:** - Stand and walk for entire shift on concrete, up to 12 hours - Twist, bend, stoop and kneel - Lift, push, pull and move up to 75lbs individually or 150lbs with a partner - Grasp, squeeze, hold/handle thin to thick metal, small & large items - Requires reaching, handling and grasping while turning of upper body while moving and lifting - Visual acuity to inspect product for various quality flaws and to ensure equipment is in safe working condition - Proper wear of all required Personal Protective Equipment - Work in temperatures consistent with outdoor climate conditions and hot machinery (Heat, humidity, etc.) **What We Are Looking For:** - High school diploma or equivalent (Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred). - 3+ years of experience in manufacturing or production environment. - Strong leadership and communication skills. - Knowledge of production processes, safety regulations, and quality control. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities. **What OBE Offers You** - Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive [benefits](https://obe.com/careers/) at the lowest cost to the employee - Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose - Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses - Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed [OBE Privacy Policy](https://www.obe.com/privacy-policy) OBE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing, disclosing, or inquiring about their own or others' pay.