Lead – Duct Pond (ASC Tarboro, NC)

Job Summary Statement

Air Distribution Technologies is seeking a Lead – Duct Pond to join our ASC facility in Tarboro, North Carolina. This role is responsible for overseeing daily production activities within the Duct Pond area, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery standards are met. The Lead will coordinate workflows, support team performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a strong culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Champion a strong safety culture by enforcing safety policies, procedures, and best practices across the team
• Oversee daily production activities to ensure alignment with safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives
• Assign and communicate daily work assignments based on production schedules and customer requirements
• Monitor key performance metrics including productivity, scrap rates, on-time delivery, and standard hours
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve workflow, throughput, and efficiency
• Support training and development of team members on processes, equipment, and safety procedures
• Collaborate with supervisors, engineering, and other departments to resolve production challenges
• Drive continuous improvement efforts, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
• Maintain clear communication with team members and leadership regarding production status and issues
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment across the production floor

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Experience in a lead, team lead, or informal leadership role preferred
• Strong understanding of production processes, workflow, and efficiency principles
• Ability to read and interpret production documents, work instructions, and basic technical information
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and address process issues

Preferred

• Experience in HVAC or sheet metal manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience tracking and improving production metrics (safety, quality, delivery, cost)
• Previous experience training or mentoring team members

Work Environment

This position operates in a manufacturing environment at the Tarboro facility. Employees are regularly exposed to industrial conditions including noise, moving equipment, and production machinery. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods and may involve lifting, bending, and other physical activities.

The environment may be non-climate controlled and include exposure to dust, grease, and typical plant conditions. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when working in designated areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.