Production Lead

Ranked among Forbes Best Employers in America 2017, Ferrellgas knows dedicated superior service starts with supported employees. Blue Rhino is searching for a Full Time Production Lead to join our growing team! The Production Lead will be responsible in assisting the Production Supervisor to manage production operations in a team-based environment on assigned shift to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency, in the refilling, re-valving, re-qualifying, refurbishing, packaging, and storage of propane cylinders to meet the needs of the distributor network. 

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Company provided STD, LTD, Life, & AD&D
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Wellness Program
• Parental Leave Benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Propane Discounts

• Assists production supervisor to cultivate a positive departmental morale including an uncompromising culture of meeting safety, quality and production plan
• Performs typical supervisory duties including fairly enforcing company policies on absenteeism, tardiness, and shift start-up; utilizing established disciplinary procedures to handle problems fairly and transparently; documenting, conducting, and submitting annual performance reviews; maintaining employee attendance and safety records
• Conducts or assists with training for new employees, monthly safety topics, job specific training, annual refresher training, or any other required training; and maintains proper documentation
• Executes production process procedures for the consistent operation and output of each production-related work center
• Handles day-to-day staffing needs on assigned shifts to efficiently meet production targets
• Gathers data and daily reports as needed
• Provides feedback to maintenance on equipment and operating issues
• Leads by example, provides hands on training of workers at the stations
• Communicates clearly with all staff
• Ensures equipment is used properly
• Ensures all aspects of the facility, procedures, and processes comply with the OSHA 119.1910 Process Safety Management regulation
• Maintains supplies and uniforms issued by the company
• Adheres to all safety rules and policies
• Ensures workplace remains clean, neat, and organized at all times
• Maintains accurate time card and paperwork as required
• Possesses integrity and a positive work ethic
• Checks for quality assurance

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of DOT, OSHA, and other safety, environmental, and governmental standards
• Must have served in the production specialist role for Blue Rhino for a minimum of one year
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Must have knowledge of cylinder refurb operations and processes at all work stations
• Must be punctual and arrive at assigned time

• Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States

• Applicants must not now, or any time in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.

Blue Rhino, is a company that cares about its employees, and about the environment, working hard to recycle millions of propane tanks every year and keeping them out of landfills.

Lastly, Blue Rhino cares about the community and gives back. We sponsor Bowling for Rhinos, a rhino conservation charity. We also support Operation BBQ Relief a charity of competition chefs who grill for those affected by natural disasters. If you’re interested in being a part of a winning company, join the Blue Rhino team today!