Production Team Leader (Welding)

At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you’ll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that’s always looking ahead.
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Coordinates production scheduling and daily production activities to conform to the master schedule and inventory requirements. This is accomplished through effective planning, assigning, and directing production resources within respective production line(s).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Performs production operations on a regular basis, as needed (approximately 40%).
Serves as primary contact for employees regarding resolving daily production issues.
Serves as a liaison between the respective production area and the area supervisor.
Helps ensure that product meets quality standards by monitoring compliance with print specifications.
Responsible for ensuring continuous quality and efficiency improvement over time.
Track and report quality and efficiency trends.
Understands, supports, and helps to enforce safe production practices and good housekeeping.
Responsible for implementing and supporting the quality system and continuous improvement efforts.
Identifies problems, collects data, improves processes, makes suggestions, monitors and measures improvements, communicates and coordinates the activities of manufacturing as needed to meet production goals.
Assists Production Supervisor in identifying employee training needs. Coordinates and/or provides on-the-job training accordingly.
Assists Production Supervisor by providing input regarding interviewing, hiring, performance appraisals, corrective action, and conflict resolution.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and at least three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and utilize tape measurement.
Ability to complete paperwork as required.
Ability to read and understand prints in relation to part size and dimensions, and specifications.
Ability to utilize the computer system needed to identify component location.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Forklift license is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required.
What We Offer
At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people – because when you’re supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:
Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.
Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.
Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.
Join us and build a career where you’re supported – at work and beyond.
Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans. We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.