Production Leader - Unit Production Job at AAON, Inc. in Longview

Overview

Production Leader - Unit Production role at AAON, Inc.

Location: Longview, TX

Responsibilities

• Completes AAON’s Production Leader Program.
• Leads a team of workers, including assigning tasks and providing guidance.
• Motivates and mentors team members to maximize productivity and quality.
• Collaborates with management to ensure production targets are met.
• Allocates resources, including labor, equipment, and materials to support the production plan.
• Monitors and enforces quality control processes to ensure products meet established standards.
• Investigates and addresses production and quality related issues as they arise.
• Ensures all safety protocols and regulations are followed.
• Conducts safety training and audits and provides recommendations for safety improvements.
• Identifies opportunities for process optimization and improved efficiency.
• Implements changes and oversees process improvements to enhance productivity.
• Maintains accurate inventory levels of raw materials and finished products.
• Coordinates with inventory control teams to minimize waste and optimize stock levels.
• Generates regular reports on performance, including productivity, quality, and efficiency metrics.
• Provides regular updates to management on production status and challenges.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements: High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or an equivalent combination of education and experience with 3 years of experience in a production or manufacturing role preferred.

• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control and safety regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products and production management software and systems
• Ability to obtain and maintain 608 universal refrigerant certification
• Ability to communicate in written and spoken English

Work Environment

• Ability to regularly lift and move objects up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand, bend, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods
• Required to wear proper personal protective equipment
• Work in manufacturing facilities with varying and extreme temperatures, loud noises, dust, chemical fumes, sharp metal objects and heavy forklift traffic
• Safety-sensitive position subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities; duties may change at any time with or without notice. AAON reserves the right to revise this job description. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.