Team Lead - Sweetwater, TN

 

 

Job ID:  490467

Non-Exempt

 

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

 

Job Description Summary
 

The Polymer Concrete Team Lead is responsible for leading and supervising a team of Process Technicians in accordance with the vision and values of the corporation.  Model and demonstrate a “Culture of Safety” for their team and all employees.  Ensure team adheres to the production plan (daily/weekly) to meet delivery schedules and efficiency expectations.  Follow the predictive/preventative maintenance plans for their area of responsibility.  Hold team accountable for adherence to standards, policies & regulations.  Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that affect their area or cross functional areas.  Actively participates in training and development.

Position Responsibilities

Essential Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
 

• Manage application of overall safety initiatives for their team, including: daily morning safety training/message, morning stretches, daily PPE inspections & equipment inspections, reporting all safety concerns through the proper channels in the organization and taking appropriate corrective action for all safety related issues in their area of responsibility
• Communicate and implement the area work schedule to their team, including: Reviewing the previous days production results, planning and organizing tasks for each team member (drawings, specific work related tasks, assembly of parts, identifying and correcting hazards related to the tasks) detail and assign work tasks on the "white board", capture & report-out the following (safety hazards identified, process delay, quality issues, opportunities for process improvement, etc.)
• Accurately read and interpret drawings to assemble and produce quality precast concrete structures to customer specification
• Teach and train Process Technicians to safely and efficiently utilize tools and processes to assemble concrete structures in a precast operation
• Perform daily duties of a Process Technician (strip, set-up, pour, housekeeping, etc.)
• Participate in weekly planning meetings to review upcoming production schedule details and properly prepare his team's tasks and resource needs
• Perform Lockout Tagout (LOTO) in conformance with company and OSHA regulations
• Assist in the corrective action/progressive disciplinary process for all process techs
• Other duties as necessary

Education / Experience
 

• At least 5 years in a Polymer Concrete field highly preferable
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• High School Diploma, Associates Degree or equivalent preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Ability
 

• Knowledge of precast manufacturing process and improvement process
• Familiarity with correct application of systems and processes that ensures continuous improvement (safety, maintenance, quality and manufacturing)
• Understanding of safety and environmental requirements
• Leadership skills; ability to lead meetings and teams
• Good analytical skills
• Good organizational, motivational skills
• Demonstrated written / oral communication skills
• Ability to define, delegate and follow-up on assigned tasks
• Ability to effectively manage time and resources
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing
• Ability to motivate direct reports
• Ability to interface with peers
• Ability to operate computer and supporting software

Special Tools and Equipment
 

• Overhead Crane operation/rigging
• Hand tools (hammer, saw, chisel, pliers, tape measure)
• Portable power tools (grinder, air chisel, hand saws, wire-guns, port-a-power jacks, crimpers, table saw, drill, stinger, etc.)
• Forklift operation
   

Work Environment
 

• Industrial Plant environment
• Frequent walking/standing (6+ hrs./day)
• Frequent lifting (up to 10 lbs.)
• Infrequent lifting (up to 25 lbs.)
• Max lift (up to 40 lbs.)
• Frequent climbing of ladders

 

 

What CRH Offers You

 

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