Front Line Leader

PIP Global Safety•Olive Branch, MS

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Protective Industrial Products, Inc. (PIP), a global provider of hand protection and PPE, is seeking a Front-Line Leader for its Production team in Olive Branch, Mississippi. This role leads a team of frontline employees and oversees day-to-day operations to ensure safety, productivity, and efficiency within an assigned area. The Front-Line Leader fosters a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment, promotes teamwork and employee engagement, and drives continuous improvement to achieve area KPIs. The position oversees safety, quality, and production; monitors operational performance and workflow; coordinates equipment maintenance and repairs; and works with management and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and implement best practices. It also involves employee coaching, training coordination, performance monitoring, communication with leadership, daily standup meetings, and people-management tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution center environment.
1–2 years of experience as a frontline leader or supervisor.
Strong attention to detail and a comprehensive approach to assigned tasks or projects.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a diverse team.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Prior experience or training in Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence.

Responsibilities

Promote a culture of safety and ensure compliance with site safety protocols.
Assess and document safety incidents, including near misses, within the assigned area.
Monitor daily operations to support smooth workflow and compliance with quality and safety standards.
Monitor area performance indicators, including safety, productivity, quality, delivery, and cost.
Manage workflow and labor needs to meet or exceed area KPIs.
Identify operational challenges and continuous improvement opportunities, and implement effective, sustainable solutions.
Collaborate with management to identify and implement best practices for the assigned area.
Work with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve site performance.
Coordinate maintenance and repairs of warehouse equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
Monitor employee performance against attendance, safety, and productivity standards.
Provide employees with feedback and coaching on performance, company policy, and guidelines.
Identify training needs and coordinate with area training leaders and HR to address skill gaps.
Promote engagement through recognition and open communication, and foster a culture of respect.
Establish effective communication channels within the team and with other departments.
Provide regular updates to area and site leadership on team performance and key metrics through huddle board meetings and standard operational meetings.
Lead daily standup meetings to provide operational updates and align the team with site goals.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture that promotes safety and employee engagement.
Mentor and advise associates.
Assign and evaluate work.
Monitor and manage associate time in ADP.
Review performance annually.