Lead Production Operator

Benefits Offering 

RailWorks is committed to helping our employees live better lives.  We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives. 

Position Summary  

The Production Operator Lead provides direction and guidance to Production Operators to achieve production goals and produce a quality product in a safe efficient manner; They are responsible for implementing a timeline established by the Foreman, their team will use to reach the end daily production goals by delegating tasks to Production Operators to include themselves; use different types of machine equipment to assist with manufacturing of the NARSTCO product and cooperates as a team with other workers to produce a high quality product to meet customer needs and goals. 

 Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties  

• Carryout to the full extent required, production activities for the processing of all NARSTCO products 

• Plan, coordinate and communicate production instructions to meet daily performance requirements and goals 

• Manage the flow of day-to-day operations on the line 

• Communicate clear instructions to team members and provide needed assistance 

• Listen to team member’s feedback 

• Monitor continuous operation of production sets, packages and custom specifications per customer’s needs and goals 

• Assist with shift-to-shift coordination 

• Review production schedule for efficient operation 

• Provide initial training to team members and as necessary 

• Ensure accurate production data collection 

• Develop paperwork for production team and update the company Foreman on the team’s progress 

• Mark and inspect product as required 

• Monitor, evaluate and make final determination if product meets all quality requirements 

• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations 

• Promote work safety standards and enforce procedures to maintain safe working conditions 

• Maintain departmental housekeeping standards 

• Work safely at a reasonable pace (measured by production efficiency) and within our quality standards to insure timely completion 

• Assist new employees in safe and efficient production which includes following standard operating procedures and instructional material and manuals 

• Commit to and participate in activities for continuous improvement 

• To exercise the utmost degree of integrity, honesty, good faith and fidelity to the Company, in dealing with the Company and with its customers, employees, suppliers and other public entities 

• Provide other reasonable services as the Company may request from time to time 

• The Assistant Lead in Training performs all functions of the Lead in their absence based on training from the Production Operator Lead and Foreman. 

Required Skills and Qualifications   

• High School diploma or GED 

• Three years’ experience in Industrial Manufacturing 

• Mechanical aptitude 

• Ability to transfer knowledge to Production Operators by on-the-job observation and training 

• Demonstrated leadership experience 

• One to two years Forklift operation and certification a bonus 

• Basic reading, mathematics skills, computer skills 

• Knowledge and experience in various industrial machines such as presses, hoists and forklifts, 

• Experience using calipers, reading a tape measure, operation of PLC equipment, grinders, and machine fabrication tools 

• Basic maintenance knowledge such as tightening and loosening bolts etc. is preferred 

• Ability to follow instructions, drawings and dimensions as required for quality 

• Ability to work well with tools and machinery required 

• Flexibility in handling multiple priorities and heavy production requirements 

• Experience in industrial, production manufacturing and fabrication preferred 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions  

• The job operates in primarily the production area of the NARSTCO facility  

• Exposure to potentially dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, loud noises, machines, fumes, heat/cold, sparks, metal dust and industrial moving parts in the plant facility 

• Proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and safety regulations must be adhered to at all times 

• Required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl 

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and must requires assistance if lifting/or moving over 50 lbs. 

• Local out of state travel on small occasions  

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position.  There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.