What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Lead position at Nucor Harris Rebar?
Nucor is North America's largest recycler and most diversified steel and steel products company. Since 1969, we've led the industry in developing innovative technologies for recycling scrap into high-quality steels that are all around us, from bridges and buildings to cars and appliances.
Purpose :
Promotes and expects from others a conduct consistent with NRF’s vision and values.
Work with fellow shop Leads and Supervisors in establishing daily work assignments to maximize shift operations.
Responsible for all department teammates, safety and shop housekeeping while meeting the production quality and quantity standards on the shift
Continuous department walkthroughs to maintain the highest of safety standards.
Help Leads to assign mentors and help train teammates in the safe and efficient use of the equipment that they are assigned to.
Maintain a shared responsibility and shared accountability with team safety and shop housekeeping, production and quantity standards on the shift
Understand and assign daily workload to the team.
Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
Basic Functions
Responsible for all department operations such as :
Shearing Machine to cut reinforcing steel bars to specific lengths.
Bending Machine to bend reinforcing steel bars to specific shape.
Forklift to move, assemble and select material to be fabricated or shipped.
Overhead crane to move, assemble and select material to be fabricated or shipped.
Other various hand tools to assist in the fabrication process.
Responsible for continuous communication with Supervisors and other department Leads.
Troubleshoot production problems so that delays are minimized, and equipment functions as safely and efficiently as possible.
Responsible for and assisting in the maintenance of all department equipment.
Responsible for department Quality Control – perform routine walkthroughs and inspections to ensure accurate fabrication, correct quantity, correctly tagged and all team completes tasks in a timely manner.
Oversee inventory needs and assists in the ordering process.
Oversee department maintenance and needs.
Ensure that all established policies, procedures, rules, and regulations are followed.
Collect necessary data for production reports, timesheets, incentive calculations and other reports as required by Supervisors.
Operate computer equipment often and efficiently.
Maintain your department in a clean and safe manner.
Limited assistance in operations so that shift work is done efficiently and on time.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or branch manager.
Minimum Qualifications :
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
Must have a high school diploma, GED or local / state equivalent.
Minimum 5 years in production environment or related experience
Minimum 2 years in supervisory role
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel
Preferred Qualifications :
Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Working knowledge of all branch software programs, such as : (Nucor internal)
Navision
Dayforce
Understanding of branch production flow
Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA Industrial Safety Standards
OSHA 30 certified
Crane Trainer certified
Able to operate all department equipment efficiently.
Special Demands
Due to the operating conditions of the position, this is a safety sensitive position.
Must be able to work overtime when required
Must be able to work any shift
Physical Demands
Some heavy lifting may be necessary
Working conditions can be noisy / dusty / hot / cold
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