Production Shift Leader - Sheet Metal Fabrication
About The Position
Minth North America, Inc. is hiring a Production Shift Leader for the Sheet Metal Workshop of its Production Department in Gadsden, Alabama. The role is responsible for the sheet metal bending and cutting process line for energy storage cabinets, including production plan execution, personnel allocation, equipment management, quality control, safe production, and on-site 5S. As a frontline manager, the position leads daily line operations and supports production-plan attainment, quality standards, stable equipment performance, and team stability. The position works primarily on the manufacturing floor, with some office time for planning and reporting. It involves standing and walking on the floor, use of PPE, and frequent use of a computer, ERP/MES systems, and Excel. Occasional extended or shift-based schedules may be needed to meet production requirements. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- More than 3 years of sheet metal processing experience, including more than 1 year of production line management experience.
- Proficiency in operating and programming CNC bending machines, CNC punch presses, shearing machines, and similar equipment.
- Ability to read sheet metal development drawings, bending drawings, and CAD drawings.
- Understanding of sheet metal nesting principles and ability to guide technicians in optimizing material utilization.
- Frontline team management capability, with strong communication, coordination, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to use Excel for production data analysis and understanding of basic SPC concepts.
- Familiarity with ERP/MES production module operation.
- CNC equipment operation certificate.
- Legally authorized to work in the country where the job is located.
- Technical/vocational school diploma or above.
Nice To Haves
- Overhead crane or forklift operation certificate.
- A major related to mechanical manufacturing, mold design, mechatronics, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Prepare daily and shift production plans for the bending and cutting line based on plans issued by PMC, assign work to stations and individuals, and conduct pre-shift meetings covering tasks, safety, and quality.
- Monitor workstation progress, identify bottlenecks, and reallocate resources to resolve them.
- Coordinate sheet material supply with the warehouse and PMC, and respond to urgent orders, model changes, and scheduling abnormalities.
- Supervise compliance with SOPs and process cards, approve first-piece inspection reports at each batch or model change, and release parts only after they pass inspection.
- Respond to process quality abnormalities, stop the line for batch defects, organize cause analysis, and coordinate solutions.
- Promote SPC control of key processes and support Quality with corrective actions in 8D reports.
- Supervise CNC bending machines, CNC punch presses, shearing machines, and laser cutting machines; ensure daily inspection sheets are completed and abnormalities reported.
- Coordinate planned maintenance with the equipment maintenance department to reduce unplanned downtime.
- Manage bending and die tooling usage, wear, and replacement planning, and participate in selection, installation, commissioning, and acceptance of new equipment.
- Manage line personnel, including scheduling, overtime, and attendance, and maintain a skills matrix with multi-skilled backups for key positions.
- Train and mentor new employees, conduct monthly or quarterly performance evaluations with reward and penalty recommendations, and resolve team conflicts.
- Enforce sheet metal safety procedures and PPE compliance, ensure licensed operation of overhead cranes and forklifts, and organize safety training and emergency drills.
- Organize rescue, protect the scene, report, and participate in investigations following safety incidents; maintain workshop 5S through daily cleaning and weekly deep cleaning.
- Optimize bending and cutting processes, including layout nesting and bending sequence, to improve material utilization; analyze material waste and control tool and consumable usage.
- Lead or participate in at least one improvement project per month, and track equipment OEE and downtime losses to drive improvements.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package.
- International development platform at a fast-growing global company.
- Opportunity to grow technical and professional expertise.
- Multicultural, multinational workplace that values different backgrounds and perspectives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
