Axle and Sidewall Line Production Lead

Your next move: Own a complex trailer build on second shift

This is a salaried role on a Monday–Thursday, 10-hour second shift with a 2nd-shift pay differential. If additional hours are needed on Friday or Saturday, those hours are paid at straight time.

Why this role?

• Because you like taking a schedule and making it reality—on time, to spec, safely.
• Because you’re energized by coaching people and tightening processes with Lean, 5S, and standard work.
• Because you thrive partnering across Production, ME/Maintenance, and Engineering to keep quality high and downtime low.

What you’ll own

• Safety leadership—model compliance and ensure PPE and procedures are followed.
• Weekly staffing plans matched to volume; prep the line for a seamless next-shift start.
• Rework/defect/scrap management with root-cause prevention.
• Lean execution: safety observations, 5S rigor, and standard work updates with the ME department.
• People leadership: interviewing, training, work assignment, performance appraisals, recognition, and discipline.
• Grievance handling and issue resolution.
• Weekly safety meetings and team communication; consistent enforcement of safety guidelines.
• Weekly Review Meetings to reconcile Sales Orders and Bills of Material before release to the floor.
• Cross-shift coordination with Supervisors and the Superintendent to protect the production schedule.
• Issue resolution with Engineering during the build to prevent any quality, safety, or performance impact.
• Escalation and alignment with the Production Manager and ME/Maintenance Manager on tooling, quality, and safety.
• Timecard administration: punches, approvals, vacations, and related entries.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• High School diploma or GED.
• Team Leader experience plus Graduate of Team Leader Academy or a college degree.
• Annual performance of “Meets Expectations” or better.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; able to use basic database, spreadsheet, word-processing, and email programs.
• Hands-on knowledge of the processes in your area: production methods, safety rules, inspection criteria, plant initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead individuals and teams effectively.
• Blueprint and customer specification literacy.
• Meets the physical requirements in this posting; quick to learn and retain new information.
• Strong organization and task management; self-starter with initiative.
• Emergency First Aid, CPR, and AED certification required (company provided after hire).
• Role-relevant certifications as needed (e.g., welding, paint).
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Travel: None.

Technical strengths we value

• Leadership / People Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Manufacturing Instruction (MI)
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Supervisory Experience
• Production Optimization
• Coaching and Mentoring Experience
• Operational Metrics & KPI Management
• ERP & MRP Systems
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Quality by design

You will ensure all trailers produced in your area match the Engineering drawings provided in the drawing package while meeting the production schedule.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: Ability to stand and move about on concrete 8-12 hours a day. Ability to, sit, speak, hear, see, walk, bend, reach, grasp, stoop, kneel, twist, crawl, carry, climb, work overhead, push, and pull. Ability to do heavy lifting (50 pounds) on occasion. Ability to maneuver large parts and assemblies (up to 50 pounds) by pushing, pulling, and flipping them into place. The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

• Work environment:Employees must dress according to the company policy, and will be required to wear certain eye, head, hearing, hand, and foot protection. Employees must wear all mandated PPE due to: Potential for scrapes, punctures, and cuts. Metal shavings or other debris falling in eyes. Light radiation burns. Pinch points. Possible respiratory hazards. Heavy objects that may fall. High noise level in the plant. Potential contact with hazardous chemicals. Employee may share desk space, filing cabinets and office equipment with other employees.