Leadman

The Leadman aids or acts in the absence of the foreman, He is responsible for overseeing the entire plant operation that processes raw materials into high quality products; ensures that equipment and buildings are sanitary and in good repair with a direct report to the Plant Manager.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Maintains efficient and timely flow of all raw materials received.
• Responsible for maintaining hourly schedules beginning to end.
• Evaluate and correct all mechanical problems within the plant.
• Responsible for helping and directing subordinates as necessary.
• Possesses the ability to operate all plant production equipment at a high standard to ensure efficient production of premium quality finished products.
• Communicate effectively with foreman, plant manager, or maintenance manager any mechanical or technical issues with any area of the plant.
• Records all process quality control and environmental monitors in logs suitable for submission to governing authorities.
• Monitors performance of individuals to ensure that procedures are being held to highest standards.
• Responsible for the quality of all finished products and determines any reason for loss of quality.
• Responsible for being familiar with and observing all Company safety rules and regulations, recognizes safety as top Company priority and conducts regularly scheduled safety meetings.
• Conducts investigation of accidents that occur within jurisdiction and makes recommendations to Plant Safety Committee.
• Must be available for extended hours and call in service.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum three (3) years prior experience in general mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Must have two (2) years supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Detail oriented; highly organized.
• Knowledge of welding, cutting, plumbing, electric motors, pumps, and other mechanics.
• Ability to work well with internal staff and employees.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter; self-motivated.
• Dependable; Reliable
• Organizational and basic supervisory skills.
• Good math and computer skills.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequently required to stand for extended periods.
• Occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

• Job functions will be carried out in a rendering facility which requires tolerance for wet and/or slippery floors, and high heat and/ or cold temperatures.