2nd Shift Lead
Company: TriMas Packaging LLC
Primary Location: 500 W 7th Street, Auburn, IN 46706 USA
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Hourly | Full-Time
Function: Manufacturing Production / Distribution
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure employees follow all safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment.
- Lead, coach, and support assembly employees to meet daily production goals, quality standards, and efficiency expectations.
- Oversee daily operations within the assigned department(s), which may include responsibility for multiple departments depending on staffing and production needs.
- Monitor production schedules, employee assignments, workflow, and staffing to ensure production targets are met.
- Ensure products are assembled correctly and meet established quality standards.
- Identify and resolve production issues, troubleshoot equipment or process concerns, and elevate maintenance needs when necessary.
- Monitor product quality, minimize scrap and waste, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Communicate production updates, concerns, and shift handoff information to supervisors and other departments.
- Train employees on standard work procedures, safety requirements, and quality expectations.
- Support employee accountability, attendance, performance, and adherence to company policies.
- Assist with cross-training employees and adjusting staffing to meet changing production demands.
- Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and other production teams to resolve issues and maintain efficient operations.
- Complete required production reports, documentation, and other assigned administrative tasks.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Three to five years of manufacturing, assembly, or production experience preferred.
- Previous experience supervising employees or leading a production team strongly preferred.
- Hands-on experience in a high-volume manufacturing or assembly environment.
- Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage priorities and oversee multiple departments when needed.
- Strong communication, organizational, and team leadership skills.
- Ability to identify quality issues, follow established procedures, and maintain production standards.
- Knowledge of workplace safety procedures and lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements.
- Experience with assembly operations, equipment, or maintenance is preferred.
- Ability to work independently, adapt to changing production needs, and support a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Benefits
Benefit offerings include
- 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 (may include vacation and sick time)
- Retirement Program
- Other Voluntary Benefits