What You Can Expect Working in the Production Lead Position

The Production Lead is a “working” lead, working under the direction of the Fabrication and Production Manager, and plans, directs, and coordinates activities of workers engaged in processing materials and assembling parts in the construction of blast-resistant, modular buildings and other industrial buildings. As a Production Lead, you are integral in supporting RedGuard’s goal of delivering customers a quality product on time. In this role, you will aid in the compliance of safety and quality standards. The Production Lead is an experienced construction worker, meeting all of the criteria of a Shop Technician.  

Responsibilities

• Works with the Fabrication and Production Manager to coordinate worker activities, escalating any work or personnel problems as needed.
• Reviews production schedules and estimations of worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment with Production Supervisor and delegates work assignments based on team members skills and experience.
• Ensures work is completed safely, effectively, and in a timely manner.
• Supports workers in construction methods, operation of equipment and tools, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Analyze worker or production problems and use of equipment to recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Corrects and reports unsafe working items or actions.
• Ensures cleanliness of the production work areas (indoor and outdoor).
• Performs activities of workers supervised.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years of construction-related experience.
• 1 years of experience working with blast-resistant and other industrial, modular buildings.
• Strong knowledge of the construction field, including skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and/or HVAC.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a forklift.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with a manufacturing inventory and ERP software (such as Sage JobOps).                                                                                                                                                                                                

Supervisor Responsibilities

This job does have supervisory responsibilities including the oversight of work of up to 20 team members. As a people manager, you will coach and develop employees in alignment with company policies and values, referring more serious concerns to the Production Supervisor. You will be the direct contact for team questions and concerns and will support your team to maximize operational success.      

Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Prolonged periods standing, climbing, bending, and kneeling.
• Must have manual dexterity, a good sense of balance, and excellent hand-eye coordination.
• The worker is frequently required to operate machinery and/or power tools. Must be able to safely work with sharp tools or power equipment.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.  

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plans Employer Match
• Gym Membership Reimbursement 
• And more!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Non-U.S. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export-restricted information. The ITAR/EAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please provide a brief description of your reasonable accommodation to accommodations@lange.us.com 

Department/Division: Manufacturing

Reports to: Fabrication and Production Manager

Location:  New Iberia, LA

Position Type/Hours:  Full-time Safety Sensitive 

Overtime:  As Required

Travel Requirement:  Less than 10%
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About The Company

Founded in 1998 as A Box 4 U, RedGuard sets the bar in the design and creation of the most functional, durable, reliable and overall best modular safe spaces on the market. Ongoing structural analyses ensure that the company's products not only meet expectations but exceed them. With a company culture focused on safety, RedGuard leaders believe that when there’s a life at stake, good just isn’t good enough. As a result, you’ll never hear, “think outside the box,” because for them, it’s what’s inside that matters most. With that in mind, the team at RedGuard comes to work each and every day focused on one thing—saving lives.

For more information, visit https://redguard.com/