• Production Lead (3rd Shift starting at $21.66/hour…

    AO Smith (Groveport, OH)


    Production Lead (3rd Shift starting at $21.66/hour + shift premium)

     

    Date: Jul 11, 2025

    Location(s):

    Groveport, OH, US, 43125

     

    Company: A. O. Smith Corporation

     

    Company / Location Information

     
     

    Primary Function

    Responsibilities

    1. Lead, mentor and motivate a team of machine operators to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment.

    2. Oversee daily injection molding and filter production activities to ensure efficient execution of production schedules and achievement of output goals.

    3. Monitor production processes, identifying and resolving minor injection molding operational issues as they arise.

    4. Ensure all production activities comply with established procedures, quality control standards and safety regulations.

    5. Assist with hands-on production tasks as needed to maintain workflow and meet deadlines.

    6. Coordinate with other departments (i.e. Quality, Maintenance, Inventory Control) to resolve production-related issues.

    7. Identify and report quality defects.

    8. Prepare and maintain accurate production reports as listed in leader standard work.

    Qualifications

    + At least 3 year of experience in an injection molding manufacturing or production environment

    + Good problem solving and critical thinking skills

    + Solid organizational and multi-tasking skills

    + Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook)

    + Good verbal and written communication skills

    + Ability to motivate and coach team members

    + Ability to stand for extended periods of time, lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive physical tasks

    Education

    High School Diploma or GED

    Physical Requirements

    + Prolonged periods of sitting/standing and frequent bending and reaching.

    + The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and with assistance

     

    We Offer

     

    Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits plans which include medical and dental insurance, company-sponsored life insurance, retirement security savings plan, short- and long-term disability programs and tuition assistance.

     

    ADA Statement & EEO Statement

     

    In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

     

    We consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, marital or military status. We also provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

     

    Nearest Major Market:Columbus