3rd-Shift Manufacturing Team Lead

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, vision

401(k) and Employee Stock PurchasePlan

Paid time off and tuition Reimb

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Shelbyville, KY, is seeking a Group Lead for the 3rd shift (11:00pm-7:30am). You’ll lead a manufacturing team on-site and ensure safety, quality, and productivity targets are met.

You’ll implement 5S, train staff, manage onboarding, and coordinate with quality to reduce scrap. The role requires strong leadership, good communication, and occasional weekend work to support customer needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent accepted.
• Able to use/learn Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Able to use/learn SAP or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Practice and enforce all safety procedures, PPE use, and safe equipment operation; promote a culture of safety and report accidents and hazards.
• Provide effective leadership and guidance to the team within assigned areas; address people-related matters professionally.
• Facilitate onboarding and training for new and temporary staff.
• Lead 5S champion; implement, support, and audit the 5S program.
• Ensure work instructions are followed; inspections, setup, and first piece process are compliant; monitor scrap.
• Maximize machine utilization and minimize downtime by reporting issues promptly.
• Collaborate with quality to report concerns and manage scrap disposition.
• Adhere to standard work instructions throughout the shift.
• Lead daily huddles and meetings; promote team alignment.
• Support daily/weekly production schedule; adjust staffing and OT as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Safety procedures

Training

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Organizational skills

Ethical conduct

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP or similar software

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Shelbyville, KY, is seeking a Group Lead for the 3rd shift (11:00pm-7:30am). You’ll lead a manufacturing team on-site and ensure safety, quality, and productivity targets are met.

You’ll implement 5S, train staff, manage onboarding, and coordinate with quality to reduce scrap. The role requires strong leadership, good communication, and occasional weekend work to support customer needs.