2nd Shift Manufacturing Team Leader

Responsibilities

• Maintain 5S+ standards across all assigned areas to ensure organization and efficiency.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment, ensuring storage areas meet 5S and EHS guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with EHS and quality requirements (LOTO, hot work, ESD handling, calibration/verification, documentation).
• Enforce safety protocols, including proper use of PPE by all team members.
• Lead and direct team operations, ensuring products are assembled accurately and efficiently.
• Manage and oversee line activities, including scheduling, task assignments, and workflow coordination.
• Ensure compliance with assembly procedures and quality standards throughout production.
• Train new team members on assembly processes and safety requirements.
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to maintain high performance and quality standards.
• Monitor and manage inventory, identifying and disposing of excess or obsolete materials promptly.
• Adapt operations to changing conditions, including material shortages, manpower fluctuations, and unexpected challenges.
• Resolve workflow disruptions by implementing effective solutions.
• Identify and drive process improvements, performing root cause analysis to address issues.
• Report production metrics to supervisors or operations management.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth workflow and efficient production processes
• Kit and stage materials, parts, tools, and permits; coordinate with Stores to maintain MRO spares availability and min/max levels.
• Monitor and report KPIs (schedule compliance, PM completion, wrench time, MTTR/MTBF, backlog health) and drive corrective actions.

• Safety-first mindset with practical knowledge of LOTO, confined space, electrical safety/arc flash, and permit systems.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and Excel; able to build reports and dashboards.
• Ability to read mechanical/electrical drawings; convert technical information into executable job plans.
• Experience applying reliability and lean tools: RCCA, TPM, 5S, Kaizen, standard work.
• Root-cause analysis capability (5-Why, fishbone/Ishikawa) and disciplined problem-solving.
• High School Diploma or GED required