Production Team Leader - Second Shift

Job Overview

The Production Team Leader is a hands-on floor leader responsible for directing an entire shift of Machine Operators involved in manufacturing plastic IBC totes and assembling steel cages.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this position assigns work, coordinates staffing and coverage, monitors production performance, enforces safety and quality requirements, and keeps the shift operating efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all Machine Operators assigned to second shift.
• Assign employees to workstations based on the production schedule, staffing, training, and operational needs.
• Communicate daily production goals, safety expectations, quality requirements, and work assignments.
• Monitor production output, downtime, scrap, equipment performance, and staffing.
• Coordinate employee rotations, breaks, and line coverage to maintain production flow.
• Ensure employees follow approved procedures, safety requirements, quality standards, and company policies.
• Address unsafe conditions immediately and escalate significant concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Assist with production start-ups, shutdowns, changeovers, and basic equipment troubleshooting.
• Train, coach, and provide daily direction to Machine Operators.
• Maintain accurate shift records and provide complete shift-handover information.
• Report equipment, attendance, conduct, quality, and performance concerns to the Production Supervisor.
• Maintain clean and organized production areas.
• Perform Machine Operator duties when necessary to support production or provide temporary coverage.
• Assist with continuous improvement efforts and other assigned duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of two years of manufacturing experience required.
• Minimum of one year of experience directly leading hourly production employees in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experience coordinating work assignments, staffing, production output, safety, and quality across a production shift.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to train employees, provide clear direction, and hold team members accountable.
• Ability to work independently and make timely floor-level decisions.
• Basic computer and production-tracking skills.
• Reliable availability for the second-shift schedule of 3:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for the full scheduled shift.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, reach, turn, and twist.
• Ability to lift up to 42 pounds when assisting with production duties.
• Ability to work around machinery, noise, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment.

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Application Question(s):

• Please provide your most recent manufacturing leadership title, the number of employees you led, and your responsibilities for production, safety, quality, and staffing?

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
• Manufacturing Leadership: 1 year (Required)
• Full-shift Leadership: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person