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Leadperson

Grand Island, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Mar 2026

About the role

Chief Buildings is seeking a 2nd shift Lead Person to join the Chief team. In this role, you will support daily operations by working alongside team members while serving as a backup to the department supervisor. You’ll help maintain a safe and productive work environment, enforce quality and production standards, and provide coaching and guidance to team members. This position plays a key role in resolving issues, reducing scraps, and ensuring an organized, detail-focused approach to achieving team goals. To be successful in this position, you should have strong leadership skills, a proactive mindset, and a solid understanding of production processes in a manufacturing environment. Job Responsibilities:

Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure production schedules and quality standards are consistently met.
Guide and motivate team members by delegating tasks effectively, fostering a positive work environment, and aligning team efforts with company goals.
Maintain a thorough understanding of production processes, quality control methods, and the tools required to support efficient operations.
Identify and resolve issues that impact production efficiency, quality, or safety.
Have a thorough understanding of Chief’s ERP system (IFS).

Education:

High School Diploma, or GED, preferred

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Solid foundation in manufacturing processes and equipment, gained through hands-on experience as a production worker, technician, or operator.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and influence others while maintaining effective communication and strong organizational habits.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing challenges and driving continuous improvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for creating a collaborative, safe and hazard-free environment that is driven by employee involvement. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to leading departmental continuous improvement projects, supporting and executing all safety and health policies and programs, employee training and incident investigations. Shift:

2nd Shift – 4:30 PM – 3:00 AM

The Company: Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.A division of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of construction solutions for customers located throughout the United State since 1966. Specific applications include manufacturing, commercial, community and agricultural buildings. Each structure is designed to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Grand Island, Nebraska, Rensselaer, Indiana and Lancaster, South Carolina.Our Benefits: This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

Paid vacation/time off
401(k) retirement plan plus company match
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid short-term disability benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Financial wellness coaching
Employee assistance program
Paid holidays (8)
Employee discounts
Education assistance
And much more.

**Chief Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the basis of equal employment opportunity for all and to providing employees and applicants with a work atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on professional demand, job requirements and qualifications, without regard to color, race, family status, religion or belief, o

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