Boosting Operations Lead — 1st & 3rd Shifts

Yuasa Battery Incorporated; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Yuasa Battery is seeking a shift supervisor to lead the Boosting department on 1st and 3rd shifts, ensuring safe, high-quality production aligned with forecasts. You will oversee the workflow, assign tasks, and monitor performance while maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, the ability to read BOMs, operate volt meters, and mentor staff to meet production targets and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Requires reading a BOM and interpreting technical documents.
• Must be able to read and interpret voltmeter readings and electrical measurements.
• Demonstrated leadership with ability to train and supervise a manufacturing team.
• Must follow safety policies, EHS training, and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work area and assign employees under supervision.
• Familiar with Boosting department operations and able to fill positions as needed.
• Read and understand computer boosting profiles and operate equipment.
• Lead boosting team to maximize efficiency and minimize scrap.
• Perform minor repairs and coordinate routine maintenance when needed.
• Train employees on job responsibilities and required safety training.

Skills

Volt meters

Read BOMs

Team leadership

Safety training

ARC FLASH knowledge

PIV equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Volt meters

PIV equipment

Job description

Description

Yuasa Battery is looking for a leader on 1st and 3rd shift to oversee our expanding boosting department. This position will ensure batteries for shipment are prepared within safety, quality, and production expectations.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepares the work area and assigns employees to workstations with the Supervisors direction.
• Familiar with all operations within the Boosting department and able to fill in all department positions when necessary.
• Learn and understand computer boosting profiles.
• Use and read volt meters.
• Responsible for incoming and outgoing product in the boosting area.
• Preps the boosting area by pulling appropriate components.
• Gives direction to the boosting employees.
• Leads workers in focusing on efficiency and preventing scrap.
• Performs on the job repairs to product components when necessary.
• Responsible for training the boosting employees on job responsibilities and ensuring the necessary training, such as specific EHS training, is completed prior to performing the tasks.
• Notifies Finishing /Warehouse Supervisor promptly of any boosting issues that they cannot resolve.
• Performs minor preventative maintenance work when necessary.
• Keeps department clean and organized.
• Keeps equipment operational by following machine instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions when possible and calling for repairs when necessary.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Responsible for posting production and scrap for their shift.
• Track boosting data per day
• Reports any employee relations issues to the Finishing /Warehouse Supervisor.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Leads the Boosting team regarding manning and the schedule for the day.
• Trained in ArcFlash and applicable Powered Industrial Vehicles
• Other reporting and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to follow directions.
• Must be able to work the assigned schedule and in a self-directed work group.
• Must be able to read a Bill of Materials.
• Must be able to recognize operating issues quickly and be able to fix the issues in a short period of time.
• Must be able to work independently at a fast pace.
• Should be mechanically inclined.
• Should have good eye and hand coordination.
• Must be quality conscious.
• Must follow the environmental program and all safety rules.
• Must be consistently at work and on time.
• Must be able to work overtime on short notice.
• Able to work in a changing environment; must be able to promote suggestions to assist in the creation of an efficient workflow.
• Accountability for performance.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 6 months experience working in manufacturing and/or distribution/warehouse

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Must be capable of lifting up to 50#.
• Must be able to stand and walk constantly during the shift
• Must be able to wear Arc Flash rubber gloves constantly during the shift
• Ability to work at elevated heights