Shop Lead Position Summary:

The Shop Assembly Lead is responsible for leading and supporting the assembly team and build requirements. This will include assisting with establishing key performance standards, coaching and mentoring assembly line members to become problem solvers. And performing key communication functions to assist with continuous improvement activities.

Shop Lead Essential Functions:

• Assist with the completion of the production work schedule daily
• Coaches and mentors line employees to become problem solvers
• Communicates and enables safety activities online of responsibility
• Balances quality, productivity, and costs in daily activities
• Manages departmental performance measures using visual controls and provides regular progress reports to manager
• Ensures effective employee relations. Provides employee coaching and development. Assists with employment decisions
• Assists with resolving employee issues through problem resolution
• Assists with accident investigations
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Shop Lead Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalency Certificate)
• 3 – 5 years of welding, fabrication and equipment plumbing preferred
• 2 years of leadership experience preferred
• Agricultural experience is a plus

Shop Lead Essential Skills and/or Abilities:

• Proficient in MS Office
• AS400 experience a plus
• A demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
• An ability to think ahead, plan and prepare action plans to achieve results.
• Employee training and development.