Production Shift Leader- 2nd Shift

PROMAT INC • Maryville, TN

4d • $0 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

At Etex, our purpose is “building better together.” We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry. At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact on the on the lives of our customers and our communities. Join us as a Production Shift Leader where you can work at our facility in Maryville, TN. The mission of this role is to oversee and coordinate shift-level production activities, leading team members to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and operational excellence goals. This position reports directly to the Production Supervisor. This role involves coordinating the activities of production and operating workers, ensuring the team operates at its full capacity to achieve company KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) such as efficiency, yield, scrap, and labor cost. The Production Shift Leader will utilize their leadership skills to effectively manage the team and drive performance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• 2 years of leadership experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of production methods and techniques
• 5+ years of production experience in a high-performance manufacturing or processing environment
• Strong commitment to safety
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage and resolve workplace conflicts
• Proven ability to work cooperatively with others while supporting operational and departmental goals

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Computer Skills-Microsoft Excel- Word-Outlook-Teams

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across the facility.
• Operate machinery and fulfill shift lead responsibilities as needed throughout the shift.
• Supervise shift operations and team performance by promoting accountability, evaluating work quality, delivering coaching and mentoring, addressing performance concerns and utilizing progressive disciplinary processes as appropriate to achieve operational objectives.
• Coordinate with management and teammates to resolve production, quality, and maintenance issues.
• Communicate shift plan and pass down information from other shifts.
• In collaboration with the Production Supervisor, manage team performance, including safety, quality, production targets, and breaks.
• Evaluate employee performance through mid-year and annual review process, documenting results, communicating expectations, supporting professional development, and driving continuous improvement in individual and team performance.
• Enforce safety regulations and PPE compliance.
• Assist the Production Supervisor with the monitoring and tracking of attendance.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment for defects or malfunctions.
• Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and improve production process flow.
• Conduct employee training on equipment operations, quality, and safety procedures.
• Assist in coordinating activities of employees engaged in processing goods.
• Read and interpret work orders/drawings, production schedules, and other records to determine production requirements.
• Assist in planning work schedules, assignments, and production sequences.
• Observe work and monitor quality to ensure operators conform to standards.
• Set up and adjust machines and equipment.
• Act as communications hub for the team, relaying information between management and production.
• Act as contact for the shift to maintenance, management, etc.
• Collaborate regularly with Quality, Engineering, Customer Service, and Human Resources to support operational objectives and resolve business needs.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with annual review and bonus.
• Structured Pay Progression with $2.50/hr. increase opportunity in the first 18 months.
• FULLY paid top tier medical, dental, & vision benefits for you.
• Outstanding paid time off policy.
• Student Loan Assistance, up to $5,000 annually as eligible.
• Learning and Development Opportunities including Tuition Reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED