Manufacturing Lead (2nd Shift)

ALUMA-FORM•Walnut, MS

12d

About The Position

The Manufacturing Lead is responsible for coordinating people and resources to meet production delivery requirements while maintaining quality and safety standards. The role ensures manufacturing procedures, quality requirements, 5S practices, calibration, recordkeeping, material controls, safety equipment, production targets, and work-order and stock transactions are managed effectively. It also supports line setup and changeovers, prepares setups for following shifts, and contributes to root-cause analysis, risk assessments, training, and continuous improvement. The position provides daily leadership and support to operators, including training, attendance monitoring, performance tracking, incident and non-conformity investigations, communication of KPIs, and guidance on products and processes. It coordinates with Production Scheduling and other departments, shares operational feedback with management, and supports improvements to processes and procedures. The role is expected to follow company health and safety, quality, environmental, and other policies and standards.

Requirements

At least 1 year of related experience.
3 years working in a manufacturing production environment.
Experience leading small-group activities to drive improvement ideas.
Experience assisting and developing multi-skilled people.
Extensive knowledge of processes and procedures in assigned areas.
Ability to exercise initiative and judgment in work methods and interpretation and delegation of work requirements and goals.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to lead by example, earn the team's respect, and communicate clearly.
Excellent verbal and written communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage varied activities simultaneously, plan, analyze, and challenge.
Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
Solid understanding of people-related processes and procedures.
Good understanding of customer deliverables and the impact of failure or cost of poor quality.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in the MS Office Suite.
Ability to learn, navigate, and use proprietary company and equipment software.

Responsibilities

Apply people and resources efficiently to meet delivery requirements while achieving quality and safety standards.
Ensure team members follow manufacturing procedures and quality requirements, including adherence to 5S practices.
Ensure equipment is within calibration dates and systems function correctly; maintain safety equipment and tools.
Ensure records are completed appropriately and non-conforming material is identified and segregated.
Follow escalation procedures for quality concerns and achieve production throughput against capacity targets.
Communicate daily targets and responsibilities to the team.
Manage work-order closures and stock-control transactions.
Lead adherence to procedures and instructions; monitor changeover and line-setup efficiency.
Prepare line setups for following shifts, including first-piece buyoffs.
Undertake continuous training and development, root-cause analysis, problem resolution, and risk assessments.
Identify business-improvement opportunities and deploy appropriate technical skills, resources, systems, and external support for projects.
Train operators on products and processes and provide daily management and support to the team.
Monitor time and attendance, task completion, and performance, and maintain appropriate records.
Conduct incident, accident, and non-conformity investigations, reporting, and action closure.
Promote expected standards and behaviors through personal example and communicate KPIs and employee expectations.
Provide product expertise and respond to operator queries.
Work with support functions to define processes, procedures, and controls relevant to team activities.
Support and contribute to team continuous-improvement activities.
Coordinate with Production Scheduling on shift production schedules and maintain effective communication with other departments.
Provide feedback and recommendations to management and support and implement improvements to processes, procedures, quality, and delivery.
Comply with and support company health and safety regulations, the Company Handbook, quality and environmental standards, and other company policies and procedures.