First-Shift Production Leader: Lead, Optimize Output, Safely

Worthington Enterprises, Inc.; Closter (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Worthington Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Group Leader - 1st Shift to supervise production teams from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in New Jersey.

You will support the shift supervisor, expedite orders, and track safety, quality, and output. Responsibilities include leading a team, planning tasks, monitoring processes, training new employees, maintaining production records, and coordinating with quality control and logistics. ESL/Spanish bilingual preference is noted; strong leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, and inventory management.
• Experience with production scheduling software or ERP systems.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of production workers to meet quality and production goals.
• Plan and assign production tasks based on workload and priorities.
• Monitor production processes to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Inspect equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Troubleshoot production issues with maintenance and engineering teams.
• Enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe workplace.
• Maintain records of production quantities, downtime, and material usage.
• Train new employees and provide ongoing safety and process training.
• Ensure schedules are met and report status to leadership.
• Collaborate with QA and logistics to ensure timely delivery.
• Perform other duties to improve production operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher in manufacturing/engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Worthington Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Group Leader - 1st Shift to supervise production teams from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in New Jersey.

You will support the shift supervisor, expedite orders, and track safety, quality, and output. Responsibilities include leading a team, planning tasks, monitoring processes, training new employees, maintaining production records, and coordinating with quality control and logistics. ESL/Spanish bilingual preference is noted; strong leadership is essential.