Fabrication Shift Lead — Drive Production & Safety

Floracraft-Corporation; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Great benefits

401(k) and profit sharing

Job summary

FloraCraft Corporation in Ludington, MI is seeking a Fabrication Team Lead to coordinate daily production activities on the shift while supporting team members. This entry-level frontline leadership role works closely with the Senior Fabrication Manager to maintain safe, efficient, and consistent operations.

You’ll drive 5S, safety, quality, and throughput goals, mentor staff, and coordinate with other departments to ensure on-time production.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; 3–5 years in manufacturing.
• Experience supporting, training, or coordinating employees.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Ability to maintain safety and quality standards.
• Experience with 5S and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate people and processes in manufacturing.
• Ensure production meets output and quality goals.
• Use data to improve staffing and material usage.
• Review output for quality and accuracy.
• Enforce safety programs and escalate hazards.
• Apply 5S principles and drive improvement plans.
• Maintain SOPs and keep them up to date.
• Coordinate with other departments to align operations.
• Provide daily shift feedback on production and logistics.
• Understand emergency response protocols and participate in drills.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Support cross-training to build team flexibility.
• Hold team accountable for safety, quality, attendance, performance.
• Document performance and behavior issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Situational awareness

Adaptability

Initiative

Personal accountability

Collaboration

Willingness to learn

Microsoft Office

ERP software (Plex preferred)

Power BI

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Plex ERP

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

FloraCraft Corporation in Ludington, MI is seeking a Fabrication Team Lead to coordinate daily production activities on the shift while supporting team members. This entry-level frontline leadership role works closely with the Senior Fabrication Manager to maintain safe, efficient, and consistent operations.

You’ll drive 5S, safety, quality, and throughput goals, mentor staff, and coordinate with other departments to ensure on-time production.