Production Lead - Fans

• Bending

Beasley, TX, United States, 77417

Chart Industries

Chart’s Production Lead plays a key role in the manufacturing process of producing Fiberglass Fan Blades. This is a night shift position.

Supervise the activities of production personnel engaged in all facets of the manufacturing function

• Perform a variety of tasks assigned by Manager/Supervisor
• Collect and report basic production data
• Execute basic time changing transactions
• Ensure employees are meeting efficiency targets and provide guidance/corrective action where necessary to meet those targets

• Onboard new employees - prepare JSA, have equipment ready for start date
• Modify timecards by the end of shift.
• Provide direction to leads for Glass/Mold/Line priority.
• Upload balance blades to system by 8 AM daily. (Tidal Report) - Day shift team.
• Distribute locks to new employees and have lock user agreement signed.
• Start shift with 30-minute handoff from previous shift by coordinator/lead designated to share feedback.
• Manage Mold/Line lead and drive production from floor team - directly related to expectation per work cell.
• Hold regular review sessions with employees who are not meeting their expected level of quality/efficiency as defined by learning guide. Document accordingly.
• Drive productivity from mold stations & operators to meet shift goals.
• Support with inventory counts. (AM Shift)
• Distribute PPE as needed. Enforce the expectation as described in JSA.
• Manage start up/break times and confirm employees leave/return according to schedule.
• Assist with personnel assignments based on schedule/employee skillset.
• Provide support with knowledge of quality product from each station/troubleshoot with employee if necessary.
• Support business operations when schedule changes occur.
• Coordinate necessary mold repairs with maintenance team & leadership to mitigate down time/keep the production floor in working order.
• Drive the understanding of mold station goal to each operator and develop their skillset to maintain the rounds per shift.
• Clear QC cart & move product to appropriate area with 1 shift after defined path forward.
• Maintain level of 5S throughout shop & production area.
• Complete incident report/4 Blocker for any safety issues within 24 hours of issue.
• Confirm TPM forms are completed by floor team at beginning/end of shift. Escalate issues to leadership team for resolution.
• Report to scheduled shifts & set the example as a leader for the shop team
• Understand shop shutdown requirements - boiler/compressor/pumps
• Able to provide feedback to employees as applicable
• Responsible for coordinating employees per priority set by production schedule
• Promote a positive safety culture
• Set an example of leadership for the Chart/Hudson 5s program
• Document all employee records in a timely manner, Onboarding and employee expectations by workstation
• Direct and coach team members to achieve department objectives
• Approve labor hours in a timely manner
• Monitor all Preventative Maintenance program on all Fans Shop equipment and report to Maintenance, Manager, and Supervisor in a timely manner
• Responsible to maintain all JSA’s and sign-in records, ensure all employees are signing in to their correct JSA’s (Digital and physical)
• Responsible to lead and conduct Safety Meetings in a timely manner
• Support and lead the unloading of resin bulk deliveries as needed and perform resin gel tests

• Works with shop floor, maintenance technicians & managers

• Must be able to work inside & outside

• Safety Glasses
• Steel Toe Shoes
• Hard Hat
• High Visibility Vest
• Ear Plugs
• Gloves (when needed)

• Walking
• Standing
• Using hands
• Bending
• Lifting

• Knowledge of a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures
• Ability to rely on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Ability to report daily employee efficiency and provide feedback to employees
• Must be able to work rotating shifts

High School Diploma or Equivalent

5 years