Automotive Production Shift Lead — 3rd Shift

Roechling Industrial (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Röchling Automotive in Akron, OH is seeking a hands-on Production Shift Leader for the 3rd shift to direct and supervise production staff, ensure the daily schedule is executed safely and efficiently, and drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing with 2+ years in leadership, preferably in automotive or high-volume environments, and a track record of leading hourly teams, optimizing KPIs, and maintaining 5S and EHS standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing, production, or operations experience.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of automotive manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading hourly employees in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, KVP/Kaizen, continuous improvement, and layered audits is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct leadership and supervision to production employees, including operators and other shift personnel.
• Ensure the execution of the daily production schedule while meeting safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
• Coordinate break coverage, overtime, and short-term workforce planning.
• Serve as the first level of escalation for employee, production, quality, and operational issues.
• Monitor KPI performance (OEE, productivity, scrap, quality, safety) and drive improvement actions.
• Maintain 5S standards and a safe, clean, and organized production environment.
• Support Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Automotive manufacturing

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Technical manufacturing education / apprenticeship

Job description

Röchling Automotive in Akron, OH is seeking a hands-on Production Shift Leader for the 3rd shift to direct and supervise production staff, ensure the daily schedule is executed safely and efficiently, and drive continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing with 2+ years in leadership, preferably in automotive or high-volume environments, and a track record of leading hourly teams, optimizing KPIs, and maintaining 5S and EHS standards.