Royal Oak Enterprises, LLC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label charcoal, manufactured fire logs, fire-building products, matches and toothpicks. In addition, the Company also manufactures railroad cross ties, which strengthens our relationship with our suppliers in the charcoal business. We offer a full suite of grilling products including charcoal briquettes, all-natural lump charcoal, fire starters along with the Pine Mountain fire-building brand, the Diamond brand, and the Specialty Wood Products brand.
Position Summary
The Production Lead is responsible for supervising assigned raw materials/mix production department employees; performs administrative tasks and maintains communications associated with the activities of a production shift. Assumes responsibility for the shift’s performance in safety, product quality, production output, housekeeping and cost control; for employee relationships and for effectiveness of communications relevant to shift performance and the attainment of plant goals.
Job Responsibilities
Observes plant safety rules.
Checks assigned area and equipment for compliance with safety specifications.
Required to wear or use the appropriate safety gear while performing designed tasks.
Participates in 5S initiatives by maintaining a neat and orderly work area.
Assists in preparation of production area for housekeeping inspections and inventory taking.
Relays appropriate information to supervisor.
Passes comments, concerns and relevant information about employees to supervisor.
Maintains effective lateral communications with others whose work affects that of his shift.
Reports any grievances or potential conflicts that may affect the overall performance of his shift.
Completes and accurately documents daily Mixing/Drying and Raw Materials reports.
Records Raw Material measurements and temperatures as needed.
Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of them self, others or to property.
Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation.
Requires regular attendance to perform essential job functions between the assigned start and end times for work.
Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community.
Maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.
Performs such individual assignments as management may direct
Performs all job duties in a timely and efficient manner.
Contributes to Plant cost reduction
Position Requirements/Qualifications:
Minimum one year’s experience in an industrial environment
Demonstrated knowledge of production equipment
Demonstrated knowledge of Machine Operator-Mix/drying and Raw material Plant duties
Experience in operating a front end/wheel loader is preferred
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Physical Requirements And Work Environment
Standing/walking for extended periods of time
Ability to work overtime and occasionally on weekends with short notice
Ability to lift and carry approximately 50 pounds
Typical manufacturing environment with concrete floors and moving equipment
Ability to work in extreme temperatures & weather conditions
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Manufacturing
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