2nd Shift Group Leader: Machining & Assembly Oversight

The-Crosby-Grou; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The-Crosby-Grou in Longview, TX seeks an L-Group Leader for 2nd shift to supervise machining, forging, welding, painting, finishing, and assembly teams of 20–30+. You will ensure safety, quality, and on-time shipment while coordinating with maintenance, QA, engineering, and production planning.

The role requires a high school diploma and 5+ years in manufacturing with prior supervision, ERP experience (SAP/AS400), and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work 2nd shift, generally from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed. Overtime may start as early as 8:00 PM and may occasionally extend past 10:00 PM.
• Must be open to weekend rotation, which could be required up to 50% of the time depending on business needs.
• Ability to lead, coach, and direct a production crew in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of safety practices, PPE requirements, and production standards.
• Ability to work in both office and shop environments.
• Comfortable with frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, lifting, and working around shop noise, fumes, vapors, dust, and other manufacturing conditions.
• Must be tech savvy and comfortable using basic computer systems.
• ERP experience required or strongly preferred, such as SAP, AS400, or similar systems.
• Must be comfortable using Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams.
• Strong communication, follow-up, and leadership skills.
• Experience supporting safety investigations, corrective actions, production planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to manage changing priorities, expedite hot orders, and redirect resources to meet production and shipping deadlines.
• Comfortable reviewing production information, completing documentation, and using systems to support daily operations.
• Experience in machining, forging, welding, painting, finishing, assembly, or similar manufacturing operations preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills related to production, tooling, machine malfunctions, workflow issues, and employee/team support.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with Maintenance, QA, Engineering, Production Control, Scheduling, Purchasing, and other internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Value Stream Manager or Manufacturing Manager.
• Ensure team members work safely and use proper PPE.
• Conduct monthly work center inspections, participate in safety meetings, and support accident/incident investigations.
• Supervise team members in machining, forging, welding, finishing, and/or assembly operations.
• Manage production quality, quantity, cost, schedules, material usage, and workflow to meet manufacturing goals.
• Organize and assign work based on available skills, experience, man-hours, machines, and tooling.
• Troubleshoot production, tooling, machine, and workflow issues to reduce downtime and coordinate corrective actions.
• Coordinate maintenance needs with the Maintenance department.
• Provide daily direction, training, and guidance to team members.
• Monitor setup, machining, finishing, and/or assembly processes.
• Partner with QA to ensure finished goods meet company and customer quality standards.
• Complete corrective action forms when needed.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Production, Scheduling, Purchasing, and other departments on workflow, tooling, cost reduction, planning, and process improvements.
• Expedite hot orders and redirect resources as needed to meet shipment deadlines.
• Coordinate with Production Control and dispatchers on workflow and order sequence.
• Participate in interviews, job visits, and employment recommendations.
• Coordinate with Purchasing on requisitions for tools and supplies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing leadership

Safety compliance

ERP experience (SAP/AS400)

MS Office (Excel/Outlook/Word/Teams)

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

AS400

Job description

The-Crosby-Grou in Longview, TX seeks an L-Group Leader for 2nd shift to supervise machining, forging, welding, painting, finishing, and assembly teams of 20–30+. You will ensure safety, quality, and on-time shipment while coordinating with maintenance, QA, engineering, and production planning.

The role requires a high school diploma and 5+ years in manufacturing with prior supervision, ERP experience (SAP/AS400), and strong leadership and communication skills.