Leadperson

Supports daily operations by performing departmental tasks alongside team members while serving as a backup to the supervisor. This role ensures a safe and productive work environment, enforces adherence to quality and production standards, and provides guidance and coaching to employees. The Lead Person is also responsible for resolving issues, minimizing scrap, and maintaining an organized, detail-oriented approach to achieving team goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carries out responsibilities with safety and efficiency as a priority. Prioritizes the well-being of colleagues and actively contributes to the safety program by collaborating, sharing ideas, and voicing concerns. Adheres to training guidelines, policies, and procedures while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Proactively identifies and addresses potential hazards.
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations and ensure production schedules are met.
• Effectively guide and motivate teams, delegate tasks, and foster a positive work environment, while ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Full understanding of production processes, quality control methods, and relevant tools.
• Identify and resolve issues that impact production efficiency or quality.
• Apply company policies and procedures fairly and consistently.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Have a thorough understanding of Chief’s ERP system (IFS)
• Operates forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment to safely and efficiently transport materials as required.
• Capable of working independently or as a team with minimum supervision.

Shift:

• 1st shift - 6:00 am - 4:30 pm CDT
• 2nd shift - 4:30 pm - 3:00 am CDT 

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of metal buildings including multi-story offices, churches and schools, as well as buildings for retail businesses and industrial use since 1966. Every building is customized to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Nebraska, Indiana, and South Carolina.

Our Benefits:

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid vacation/time off
• 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability benefits
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Financial wellness coaching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays (8)
• Employee discounts
• Education assistance
• And much more.