Area Leader

Join a family-owned & operated company with 42+ years of stability & growth with industry-leading products that are 100% manufactured in the USA! Headquarters in Cleveland OH with regional facilities in Houston TX, Atlanta GA, and Reno NV, Hose Master is North America’s largest manufacturer of flexible metal hose and metal bellows expansion joints, with over 450,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Founded in 1982, Hose Master has established itself as the first choice in metal hose and metal expansion joints for industrial markets including power generation, refining and petrochemical, steel, pulp and paper, chemical processing, marine and offshore, liquid terminals, and bulk material handling. We are passionate about providing customer-driven designs, manufacturing excellence, and superior service. Innovation and application expertise are the cornerstones of our identity and the fuel for our growth. POSITION SUMMARY The Area Leader is responsible for driving results through ownership, accountability, and hands-on leadership within their assigned Department. This role ensures efficient flow of work orders, maintains a high standard of quality, and leads daily operations with relentless focus on performance and detail. Area Leaders serve as the first level of escalation for problem-solving, communicate cross-functionally to eliminate roadblocks, and take initiative to motivate their team toward continuous improvement. Success in this role requires strong multitasking skills, a deep understanding of performance metrics, and the ability to escalate issues effectively and decisively. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Ownership of work order progress by setting the pace & expectation for daily execution & throughput, while ensuring requirements & company guidelines are met Leading by example to uphold a culture of ownership, clear communication, & continuous improvement Maintain visible presence on production floor to proactively support operators, while identifying, escalating, & resolving issues that impact delivery, quality, & safety Run shift start-up meetings to align team priorities and communicate clear expectations with Lean Daily Management practices for seamless shift-to-shift transition Serve as a hands-on leader, stepping into any function as needed to support flow & results with real time reporting Ensure employees are properly trained for assigned work with required tools, calibrated equipment, materials, and information to be successful & compliant while contributing to employee development plans Support first piece inspection sign-offs, post-interruption validations, and quality checks are completed accurately & consistently throughout shift Partner with Supervisor & Planning to coordinate labor and machine assignments to hit daily production goals while identifying unstaffed equipment issues Maintain Hose Master standard for housekeeping, 5S, preventive maintenance, emergency response protocol QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent Ability to understand and follow English instructions Previous experience in Manufacturing and/or Fabrication Basic computer skills and Microsoft Office proficiency CORE VALUES Honorable : Be HONEST Treat others FAIRLY Behave with INTEGRITY Loving : CARE for the well-being of our team Treat others with KINDNESS Professional : Treat others with RESPECT Be RELIABLE by following through and honoring commitments Be RESPONSIBLE and own your stuff Customer Focused : APPRECIATE how each of our roles impacts others Provide great SERVICE to all we encounter Quality Minded : DO IT RIGHT Imagine a better way, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Hardworking : DEDICATE to giving your all Be PASSIONATE, show pride in your work PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds Must be able to stand for long periods of time Must be able to bend, squat, stoop, twist and kneel Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week Hose Master is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.