2nd Shift Manufacturing Lead – Medical Devices

Confluent Medical Technologies; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confluent Medical Technologies in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking a Manufacturing Lead to oversee 2nd shift operations. You will coordinate staffing, set production priorities, provide work direction, and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement on the production floor.

The role requires a high school diploma with 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, experience with GMP, and proficiency in Excel/Word. Occasional overtime and hands-on problem solving on the shop floor are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 5+ years of related experience and/or leadership training; AA degree is a plus.
• Medical device or medical products experience preferred.
• Demonstrate a mechanical aptitude when working with equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated Team Lead for assigned manufacturing areas during 2nd Shift operations.
• Coordinate daily staffing assignments and production priorities while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Provide work direction and support to manufacturing personnel.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and cross-training of employees.
• Monitor production performance and communicate priorities throughout the shift.
• Escalate safety, quality, equipment, and staffing concerns as needed.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Support troubleshooting of process and equipment issues.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
• Facilitate effective shift pass-down communication.
• Promote a positive culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Perform manufacturing operations and support activities as needed to meet production requirements.

Skills

Team Leadership

Staffing Coordination

GMP Compliance

Productivity Improvement

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

AA degree a plus

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Confluent Medical Technologies in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking a Manufacturing Lead to oversee 2nd shift operations. You will coordinate staffing, set production priorities, provide work direction, and drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement on the production floor.

The role requires a high school diploma with 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, experience with GMP, and proficiency in Excel/Word. Occasional overtime and hands-on problem solving on the shop floor are expected.