3rd Shift Hot Melt Production Lead

IFS INDUSTRIES, INC.; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

IFS Industries, Inc. in Garland, TX seeks a Production Shift Lead to coordinate daily manufacturing activities, supervise frontline staff, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency on the shift.

You will partner with the Production Supervisor, monitor batch processing and equipment operations, maintain accurate records, and communicate issues and updates to the team.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring reliability, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read batch tickets and SOPs.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, or adjusted schedules.
• Must comply with PPE and respiratory protection standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities and monitor workflow.
• Provide leadership and training to production staff.
• Monitor equipment operations and production efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, batch instructions, and quality standards.
• Assist with equipment troubleshooting and shift issue resolution.
• Maintain shift records, batch documentation, and shift reports.
• Reinforce workplace safety, housekeeping, and company standards.
• Communicate production issues and shift updates to the Production Supervisor.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Batch tickets

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

About Us

IFS Industries is a manufacturer of high-performance adhesives, coatings, and specialty polymer solutions. We are committed to delivering quality products while maintaining a safe, efficient, and team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Production Shift Lead to support daily manufacturing operations. This position is responsible for coordinating production activities, providing direction to employees, maintaining workflow, and ensuring safety, quality, and production standards are met.

The Production Shift Lead works closely with the Production Supervisor and serves as the primary operational point of contact when management is not on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities, assign tasks, and monitor workflow to meet production goals.
• Provide leadership, training, and guidance to production employees.
• Monitor batch processing, equipment operations, and production efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with production procedures, batch instructions, and quality standards.
• Assist with equipment troubleshooting and address operational concerns.
• Maintain accurate production records, batch documentation, and shift reports.
• Reinforce workplace safety, housekeeping, attendance, and company standards.
• Communicate production issues, staffing concerns, and shift updates to the Production Supervisor.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience in an industrial manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and follow batch tickets, production instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety procedures and equipment operations.
• Basic math skills and ability to troubleshoot production issues.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs., with assistance or equipment when necessary.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or adjusted schedules as needed.
• Must comply with required PPE and respiratory protection standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Production Lead, Team Lead, or Shift Lead.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing, adhesives production, or batch processing.
• Experience operating industrial manufacturing equipment and forklifts.

Why Join Our Team?

Join a growing manufacturing company where safety, teamwork, accountability, and quality are valued. This is an opportunity to take on a leadership role, develop your skills, and contribute to a successful production team.

IFS Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.