Assembly Lead, 2nd Shift — Drive Quality & Team Growth

Global Finishing Solutions LLC; Osseo (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Finishing Solutions LLC in Osseo, Wisconsin, is seeking an Assembly Lead for the 2nd shift. You will bridge leadership and the production floor, guiding daily operations, coaching staff, and ensuring safe, efficient work that meets quality standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, process improvement, and developing tomorrow's leaders. Applicants should have strong communication and the ability to manage competing priorities across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical college certificate preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated leadership responsibilities.
• 2–4 years of leadership experience preferred, whether as a lead, trainer, mentor, or supervisor.
• Proven ability to motivate teams, build accountability, and maintain a positive work environment.
• Experience planning work, coordinating production activities, and managing changing priorities.
• Strong understanding of safety, quality, and production standards within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret schedules, blueprints, work instructions, reports, and production documentation.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements that drive measurable results.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to address employee concerns and resolve conflicts professionally.
• Ability to build teamwork across departments, shifts, and functional areas to achieve common goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the floor by setting the example for safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork.
• Keep production on track by helping coordinate schedules, adjusting priorities as needed, and ensuring work is completed efficiently.
• Create a culture of accountability by coaching employees, answering questions, and helping team members succeed.
• Drive Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) performance by monitoring results, addressing issues, and reinforcing expectations.
• Identify and resolve production challenges before they impact employees, customers, or delivery commitments.
• Partner with supervisors, leads, and team members across departments to keep communication flowing and operations running smoothly.
• Support training and employee development efforts that strengthen skills, improve flexibility, and build future leaders.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives that improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance the employee experience.
• Make sound decisions that balance customer needs, quality expectations, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Safety

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Scheduling

Blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical college certificate

Job description

Global Finishing Solutions LLC in Osseo, Wisconsin, is seeking an Assembly Lead for the 2nd shift. You will bridge leadership and the production floor, guiding daily operations, coaching staff, and ensuring safe, efficient work that meets quality standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, process improvement, and developing tomorrow's leaders. Applicants should have strong communication and the ability to manage competing priorities across shifts.