First Line Leader

First Line Leader

On-Board PMO is hiring a First Line Leader in Cleveland, OH. Position details include a 2 year contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need. Job location is Cleveland, OH with a day shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Benefits include 401K, dental insurance, life insurance, medical insurance, vision insurance, and PTO. Compensation is $45.19/HR.

Position Summary:

The First Line Leader is responsible for leading daily production activities for one shift at the Cleveland site. This role supervises approximately 30 production employees, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence through strong leadership, employee development, safety compliance, and production performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead shift operations to meet safety, quality, production, and efficiency goals.
• Promote and model core values and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Communicate shift objectives, performance metrics, and business goals to team members.
• Coach, develop, and hold employees accountable for safety, quality, attendance, and performance standards.
• Support employee development through training, feedback, and performance management.
• Foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and site policies.
• Lead and participate in safety, environmental, health (EHS), and quality investigations.
• Facilitate problem-solving activities and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor labor utilization, overtime, operating supplies, and other controllable costs.
• Complete Leader Standard Work activities, including routine production floor walkthroughs.
• Manage staffing levels to support production requirements.
• Address employee relations and personnel issues effectively and professionally.
• Coordinate equipment readiness for maintenance and contractor activities, including lockout/tagout procedures, decontamination, and work permits.
• Become qualified as a Safe Work Permit Writer.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with standard business software applications.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, prioritize work, and solve problems in a fast-paced production environment.

Preferred:

• Previous supervisory, team lead, or people leadership experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence programs.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM), safety systems, and manufacturing best practices.

What You'll Bring:

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and develop employees.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple departments and support business objectives.

On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including:
Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America. The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC. On-Board's Mission is to provide "Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients' expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner."

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.