Poromerics Conversions Nightshift First Line Leader

Qnity Electronics•Bellevue, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The First Line Leader supervises operations in the Conversions production area at Qnity’s Bellevue Plant in Newark, Delaware. This 12-hour night-shift role reports to the Poromerics Backend Operations Leader and is responsible for managing operators, monitoring production and quality, coordinating daily activities, and enforcing safety regulations. The leader works with production teams, technical teams, and upper-level management to optimize production. The role oversees approximately 13 direct reports, including assessing, coaching, and developing team members and partnering with the Training Coordinator on operator training plans. It also coordinates staffing and production schedules, supports quality and troubleshooting efforts, facilitates maintenance planning and execution, leads continuous-improvement initiatives, and communicates performance metrics and critical information across shifts.

Requirements

High school diploma with 3 years of direct leadership and manufacturing experience, or an associate or bachelor's degree with manufacturing experience.
People leadership and coaching abilities.
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision and guidance.
Comfort and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
Strong focus on safety and quality.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in engineering is encouraged.
Recommended or considered experience in manufacturing, leadership, or engineering.
Time-management skills to balance production-floor work with data, strategy, and computer work.
Teamwork and collaboration skills, including the ability to remove barriers and maintain high standards.
Problem-solving skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
Equipment, quality, and process troubleshooting skills and mindset.
Continuous-improvement mindset.
Working knowledge of computer applications, including MS Office and SAP.

Responsibilities

Supervise approximately 13 direct reports; assess, manage, coach, and develop them.
Partner with the Training Coordinator to develop training plans for operator growth.
Lead shift teams by setting high standards and upholding operating discipline; communicate business direction to build alignment.
Oversee production activities and ensure staffing and manpower plans meet the production schedule.
Maintain continuous, efficient production at the required quantity and quality.
Understand and verify critical procedures and standard work for each process.
Promote a quality culture through coaching and partnership with the Quality team.
Assist technical team members with troubleshooting and process-related corrective actions.
Coordinate production schedules and customer needs with Poromerics Asset Schedulers, and ensure the team executes production schedules.
Coordinate maintenance work with Poromerics Activity Coordinators/Gate Keepers and ensure the team executes the maintenance plan.
Work with site maintenance and operations staff to ensure the work management process is followed efficiently.
Support and lead improvement programs and initiatives for the area.
Drive continuous improvement, increased competitiveness, and waste elimination using LEAN methodology.
Work with technical team members to identify improvement opportunities and support their implementation.
Support production and activities across all shifts; communicate critical information to the next shift and Area Manager.
Report key metrics, including performance and uptime, daily.
Support organizational objectives and projects.
Enforce safety regulations.