Production Lead, Fabrication

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

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YOU

As a Production Lead, you will guide and support employees on the production floor to ensure safe work practices, high-quality output, and efficient completion of customer orders. You’ll coordinate workflow, train team members, maintain production standards, and help drive continuous improvement across the Fabrication Department.

You will also support production flow by assisting with material handling, inventory accuracy, troubleshooting equipment, and communication between departments. You’ll help ensure work orders are completed according to drawings, schedules, and quality standards while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Production Leadership & Team Coordination (35%)
Lead daily production operations by assigning work, communicating expectations, and ensuring employees work safely and efficiently. Maintain a strong floor presence, provide coaching and support, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production goals.

Production Planning & Execution (20%)
Review production schedules and work orders to ensure customer requirements and delivery timelines are met. Utilize SAP and other systems to support production activities, monitor performance, and maintain productivity standards.

Safety & Compliance (15%)
Promote a safe work environment by enforcing safety policies, monitoring safe work practices, and ensuring proper use of required PPE.

Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement (15%)
Ensure products meet quality standards by interpreting prints, utilizing measuring tools, and applying quality control practices. Identify and support process improvements that enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity.

Training & Equipment Support (10%)
Train employees on equipment, processes, safety procedures, and quality standards. Support equipment operation and basic troubleshooting to maintain efficient production.

Vendor & Inventory Management (5%)
Coordinate with vendors on production needs, monitor incoming material quality, and maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and inventory-related activities.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• 2–3 years of experience in a leadership or lead role
• Ability to read production drawings and apply arithmetic and measurement skills
• Basic knowledge of machines and tools, including operation, maintenance, and repair
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, work independently, and manage time effectively
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross‑functionally with other departments
• Basic computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SAP
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to perform frequent physical activities including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, squatting, twisting, reaching, and repetitive hand motions
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain)
• Willingness to work overtime based on business needs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

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 REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. This role operates large equipment while standing for approximately 8-12 hours, regularly twisting and bending in a repetitive motion. While performing the duties of this job, the