Shift leader, Manufacturing ​/ Production

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Full Time Kansas City, KS, US

7 days ago Requisition

A Shift: 4/10 Schedule Monday-Thursday, Planned OT Friday during peak, 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Isolatek International is launching a new manufacturing operation focused on the production of Fire Solve® fire-protective coating products. Production Operators will play a critical role in establishing safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations from day one.

The Shift Leader is responsible for leading daily manufacturing operations while directly supervising Production Batchers and Production Operators engaged in the manufacture of Fire Solve® fire-protective coating products.

This is a working leadership position that requires active participation in production activities while providing direction, coordination, and oversight of day-to-day manufacturing operations. The Shift Leader is accountable for ensuring production activities are completed safely, efficiently, accurately, and in accordance with company quality standards, production schedules, and operating procedures.

The Shift Leader serves as the primary point of contact for shift operations and is responsible for supporting safety, quality, production output, housekeeping, inventory control activities, and employee performance. The role also serves as the backup for Production Operators and Production Batchers during absences or periods of increased production demand.

• Provide daily direction, leadership, and support to Production Operators and Production Batchers.
• Assign work activities and establish daily production priorities.
• Monitor employee performance and ensure production activities are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Promote a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment.
• Participate in employee interviewing and hiring recommendations.
• Initiate and document corrective action when required.
• Train, coach, and develop production employees on safe work practices, operating procedures, and production requirements.
• Ensure production staffing and workload assignments support daily manufacturing requirements.

• Support the manufacture of Fire Solve® fire-protective coating products in accordance with approved procedures and production schedules.
• Spend approximately 50% of working time performing hands-on production and batching activities as needed.
• Support material staging, batching, mixing, filling, packaging, and material handling activities.
• Fill in for Production Operators and Production Batchers during absences, vacations, training events, or workload demands.
• Monitor production output and manufacturing performance throughout the shift.
• Coordinate shift activities to meet production schedules and operational goals.

• Review batch records, production documentation, and equipment logs for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure proper lot number traceability and material verification practices are followed.
• Verify completion of required production checks and quality documentation.
• Support quality verification activities and communicate concerns to management.
• Review and approve production documentation prior to management review.
• Ensure batches are properly prepared for management approval before release to subsequent production steps.

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Conduct routine safety observations and reinforce safe work practices.
• Lead daily safety discussions and reinforce safety expectations.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective…