Production Lead

Position Summary

The Production Lead is responsible for overseeing daily production operations in Texas, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and customer deadlines are met. This is a hands-on role requiring active participation in production activities, equipment operation, troubleshooting, and supervision of the production team.

Essential Job Responsibilities

1. Responsible for Production

• Plan and coordinate daily production schedules to meet customer requirements and deadlines.
• Actively participate in production activities, including operating equipment, performing manufacturing tasks, and troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Receive shipments of components and parts, ensuring accuracy against purchase orders.
• Interpret specifications and drawings and proactively resolve issues with Engineering.
• Coordinate with Customer Service and QA to address production issues and ensure quality standards are met.

2. Proactive Maintenance of Facility and Equipment

• Ensure safety procedures and processes are followed in coordination with the Fabrication Lead.
• Initiate and facilitate safety meetings.
• Coordinate and assist with maintenance and repairs of machinery, cranes, forklifts, and other production equipment.

3. Lead the Department

• Supervise and work alongside production employees, providing daily direction and hands-on support.
• Manage staffing, hiring, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and terminations in partnership with HR.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to develop employees and improve team performance.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, safety, and productivity throughout the department.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong hands-on manufacturing experience and ability to operate production equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of robotic welding preferred. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Experience with ERP Systems

Competencies

• Hands-on leadership
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Common sense and critical thinking
• Creative problem-solving and sound judgment
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Accountability and resourcefulness

 Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Able to stand, walk, and actively work on the production floor for extended periods.
• Able to push, carry, lift, and move materials up to 75 pounds.
• Able to move throughout the facility, including office and production areas and stairs.
• Approximately 10% travel to various company locations.

Work Environment

• Typical manufacturing/production environment.
• Willing and able to work additional hours as needed to meet production requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience leading or supervising production employees.
• Experience operating production equipment and performing manufacturing tasks.
• College degree is a plus

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At VMC Group and companies we believe in supporting our employees both professionally and personally. When you join our team, you gain more than just a job — you gain access to a range of benefits designed to promote your well-being, growth, and financial security.

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous annual time off policy
• 12 Company-Paid holidays
• A Solid Wellness Program to support your personal health goals
• Professional development opportunities

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