Weekend Work Lead in Louisville, Kentucky at Strong Hold
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Job Description
Who Are We?
We build products and relationships that last a lifetime! We are a successful family business with a long-term record of steady growth, and we are determined to accelerate our trajectory. Our diverse team members who speak 22 languages are passionate about their company and their co-workers.
Check out our website at www.strong-hold.com.
We Are Not:
- Fancy – as manufacturers we believe practical, clean facilities are required to make quality products and retain the best team.
- Transactional – we have long-term relationships with our team members and most valuable customers.
- Satisfied – we celebrate achievement, then set our sights on new goals.
What We’re Looking For:
- A proven manufacturing leader with 5+ years of similar supervisory experience in a metal fabrication or heavy manufacturing environment.
- Someone to work with leadership to manage and execute weekend production plans across two divisions: Utility Metals and Strong Hold.
- Goal-oriented; you keep your team focused on production targets, quality, and safety.
- Strong team management skills with the ability to lead and develop direct reports.
- Safety-oriented with a proactive approach to maintaining a secure work environment.
- Collaborative leader who can coordinate across departments to ensure smooth weekend operations.
Schedule: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday – 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM (12-hour shifts. Work 36 hours get paid for 40).
Responsibilities:
- Execute the weekend production plan set by the Plant Managers.
- Oversee all weekend production activities for Utility Metals and Strong Hold divisions.
- Directly supervise and lead 18 team members across welding, paint, production, and machine operation.
- Read and interpret standard production drawings, blueprints, and job specifications.
- Inspect products to verify conformance to quality specifications.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs for defective materials or machinery.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.
- Enforce safety policies and best practices for all employees and equipment usage.
- Focus on building high-quality products efficiently while meeting output goals.
- 5+ years of manufacturing supervisory experience.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Proficiency in using hand tools and operating fabrication machinery.
- Familiarity with basic math, measurements, and quality control processes.
- Ability to lift heavy objects and stand for extended periods.
- Comfortable operating a forklift and using pallet jacks.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
If you are a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and wants to make a direct impact on weekend production success, we want to hear from you!
Benefits:
We value our team members and believe in providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including:
· Competitive wage with annual increases and a performance-based annual bonus.
· 401(k) retirement plan
· Health, dental, & vision, insurance coverage
· Company paid life, short- & long-term disability insurance coverage
· Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and personal days