Manufacturing Team Lead (3rd Shift)

MOO•East Providence, RI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The 3rd Shift Manufacturing Team Lead at our East Providence, RI facility is the anchor of overnight operations. This role provides front-line leadership when the traditional business day ends, acting as a direct extension of the Manufacturing Supervisor. The Team Lead is responsible for keeping the production floor energized, safe, and efficient, guiding a diverse team of operators to hit their targets while maintaining a culture of continuous coaching and accountability. The ideal candidate will drive production efficiency, ensure strict safety compliance, and coach a diverse team to meet quality and delivery goals.

Requirements

Proven ability to lead, multitask, and motivate a diverse team under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
Ability to clearly follow and deliver instructions.
Computer literate (Word, Google sheets, Email).
Ability to read/interpret digital displays and diagrams.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to stand in one place for extended periods (8+ hours with breaks).
Adaptable to process changes.
Willing to work overtime during high-volume production periods.

Nice To Haves

HP or Konica Minolta press experience or sheet fed offset experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe manufacturing environment by conducting daily safety walkthroughs, identifying hazards, and ensuring strict adherence to OSHA and company safety guidelines.
Lead end-of-shift walkthroughs to ensure proper machine shutdown, facility security, and completion of the daily Facility Closure Log.
Ensure operators perform preventative maintenance on machines per required schedule.
Coach and counsel team members on safety, quality, delivery, and morale.
Monitor production data, track KPIs, and optimize workflow from the printing presses to meet turnaround times. Prioritize large orders, reworks, and next-day deliverables. Identify and support cross training as needed to meet production numbers.
Run the daily "chase list" to track down and reconcile outstanding late or missing orders.
Partner with the Quality team to reduce internal/external defects and maintain First Pass Yield (FPY). Conduct regular 5S, performance, and rework rail audits.
Coordinate seamlessly with leads across all shifts, populate end-of-day operational reports.