24/7 Operations Lead — Production & Safety Excellence

LHH; Whiting (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid sick leave

Job summary

LHH is seeking an Operations Team Lead to oversee production operations in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role manages hourly employees on assigned shifts, drives safety, productivity, and quality, and partners with maintenance, contractors, and customers to meet daily goals.

You will navigate union and non-union teams, coordinate staffing, troubleshoot downtime, and ensure shift readiness while promoting a strong safety culture and continuous improvement across the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a heavy industrial environment.
• Experience leading teams in union settings preferred.
• Strong safety mindset and operational leadership skills.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot production issues.
• Willingness to work in a 24/7 onsite operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise hourly production employees during assigned shifts.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across the plant.
• Coordinate production schedules, staffing plans, and daily plant operations.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and minimize downtime.
• Partner cross-functionally with maintenance, contractors, and customers.
• Investigate and communicate safety incidents and operational concerns.
• Manage overtime, workforce planning, and shift readiness.
• Drive operational excellence, productivity, and quality standards.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Safety mindset

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree preferred

Job description

LHH is seeking an Operations Team Lead to oversee production operations in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role manages hourly employees on assigned shifts, drives safety, productivity, and quality, and partners with maintenance, contractors, and customers to meet daily goals.

You will navigate union and non-union teams, coordinate staffing, troubleshoot downtime, and ensure shift readiness while promoting a strong safety culture and continuous improvement across the