Sheet Metal Lead (2nd Shift)

TriMas Corporation • El Cajon, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sheet Metal Lead oversees daily operations and ensures team members follow company standards, policies, and regulations. This is a working lead role that combines hands-on work with coordinating tasks, training and mentoring team members, and facilitating communication between the team and the Supervisor. The Lead is expected to perform hands-on work at least 80% of the time and may support meetings when the Supervisor is away. The role is on-site at the El Cajon, California location four days per week.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a leadership role, or a record of leading by example and earning the respect of team members.
• Proficient knowledge of departmental skills and processes.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to motivate and mentor team members.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to implement effective solutions.
• Proficiency with relevant software and tools.
• Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR: a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or person granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure compliance with company standards, policies, and regulations.
• Allocate tasks and assignments based on team members’ skills and workload.
• Train and mentor new and existing team members, focusing on skill development and professional growth.
• Monitor team performance, identify improvement areas, and implement strategies to improve productivity and work quality.
• Facilitate communication between team members and the Supervisor, serving as a liaison to support collaboration and smooth operations.
• Resolve team conflicts promptly and mediate disputes to maintain a positive work environment.
• Prepare and review reports on team performance, project progress, and operational challenges, and present findings to the Supervisor.
• Implement solutions and process improvements to optimize workflow, reduce costs, and increase efficiency.
• Support meetings when the Supervisor is away, when asked.
• Perform hands-on work at least 80% of the time.

Benefits

• Medical insurance and prescription drugs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability insurance for eligible employees
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Paid time off, which may include vacation and sick time
• Retirement program
• Other voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed