3rd Shift Team Lead

Ventek Solutions, LLC; Tennessee; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Ventek Solutions, LLC in Tennessee is seeking a 3rd Shift Team Lead to manage a production team across multiple manufacturing lines, ensuring daily output and quality targets.

You will collaborate with quality, maintenance, logistics, and leadership to keep operations running smoothly, perform reporting, and drive continuous improvement while upholding safety and 5S standards. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum leadership experience in a production setting.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to perform basic production calculations and interpret data.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working on a night shift.
• High integrity with a focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a team of production employees across multiple manufacturing lines to meet daily output and quality targets.
• Coordinate closely with quality, maintenance, logistics, and leadership teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor production processes, make incremental adjustments, and ensure product quality meets Ventek standards.
• Complete required reporting, documentation, and administrative tasks accurately and on time.
• Drive team performance by setting expectations, tracking metrics, and pushing continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues; support setup of new jobs and changeovers.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment; enforce safety policies and 5S standards.
• Support plant leadership initiatives and step into operational gaps to keep production on track.
• Hold team members accountable for attendance, quality, and performance expectations.
• Cross-support other departments as needed to maintain operational flow.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Data interpretation

MS Office

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Job description

++3rd Shift Team Lead++

11:25PM — 7:40AM
This role is responsible for executing daily production while actively improving processes, leading people, and maintaining operational standards.
What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and direct a team of production employees across multiple manufacturing lines to meet daily output and quality targets
• Coordinate closely with quality, maintenance, logistics, and leadership teams to ensure smooth operations
• Monitor production processes, make incremental adjustments, and ensure product quality meets Ventek standards
• Complete required reporting, documentation, and administrative tasks accurately and on time
• Drive team performance by setting expectations, tracking metrics, and pushing continuous improvement
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues; support setup of new jobs and changeovers
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment; enforce safety policies and 5S standards
• Support plant leadership initiatives and step into operational gaps to keep production on track
• Hold team members accountable for attendance, quality, and performance expectations
• Cross-support other departments as needed to maintain operational flow

What We’re Looking For:

• Prior leadership experience managing a team or crew in a production environment
• Strong ability to lead by example and enforce accountability
• Solid communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to perform basic production calculations and interpret data
• Capable of managing multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment
• High integrity with a focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed

Key Expectations:

• Deliver consistent production results while improving efficiency and reducing waste
• Build a culture of accountability, ownership, and performance
• Identify gaps and lead improvement initiatives
• Maintain operational discipline across safety, quality, and delivery

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (including FSA/HSA options)
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources
• Life, accident, and disability insurance options