Glass Department Lead 3rd Shift
About The Position
This role involves leading and coordinating the daily activities of the production line on the 3rd shift to ensure operational efficiency and safety. The Glass Department Lead will assist machine operators and production staff, train new and existing employees, and promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include tracking performance metrics, identifying and implementing improvement initiatives, and collaborating with quality and maintenance teams to meet manufacturing standards. The Lead will also assist leadership with operational and capacity planning and troubleshoot basic machine issues.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
- Ability to read and use a tape measure accurately.
- Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 1–3 years of leadership experience preferred.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Experience with production metrics, lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate daily activities of the production line to ensure operational efficiency and safety.
- Assist machine operators and production staff when necessary to maintain workflow and resolve issues.
- Train new and existing operators on equipment, processes, and safety procedures.
- Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement across the production team.
- Track and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including safety, quality, productivity, on-time completion, and labor metrics.
- Identify production bottlenecks and implement improvement initiatives to increase efficiency.
- Collaborate with quality, maintenance, to ensure products meet specifications and manufacturing standards.
- Assist leadership with operational planning, capacity planning, and achieving production objectives.
- Maintain equipment knowledge and troubleshoot basic machine issues when needed.
- Ensure new employees are properly trained and equipped with the resources necessary to succeed.
- Participate in training and certification opportunities to support continued manufacturing development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- PTO
- paid holidays
- FSA
- life insurance
- LTD
- STD
- 401k
- EAP
- discount programs
- tuition reimbursement
- training
- professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
