Job Summary

  The Shift Lead will coordinate and oversee production operations involved in the manufacturing process. Oversees direct or indirect supervision of hourly production employees. May also supervise personnel working on the off shifts.  

Job Responsibilities

 

• Follows plans and schedules of operations in coordination with maintenance, quality control, shipping and production personnel
• Establishes, assigns and communicates job responsibilities and schedules for the shift personnel directly involved in the production process
• Supervises and evaluates job performance
• Orders safety equipment needed for production department employees
• Conducts safety inspections per safety guidelines to ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Reviews production data and prepares reports on same as requested by management
• Assists production personnel and other plant personnel as needed to resolve problems and ensure satisfactory production operations
• Assists plant management, when requested, in resolving union problems and grievance
• Orders tools and supplies needed for use in the manufacturing process
• Requests and supervises repairs and preventive maintenance performed on the machinery used in production operations
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

 

Job Requirements

 

• Associate’s Degree or two years of college, technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 or more years of experience in production with emphasis on process control in a similar industry
• Ability to lead/manage others
• Effective conflict management skills