Group Lead 2nd Shift

Apex Tool Group; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day 1

401(k) with company match

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending plan

3 weeks paid time off

11 paid holidays

$1.00 per hour shift premium for 2nd 2

Job summary

Apex Tool Group is seeking a 2nd Shift Group Lead for our Jonesboro, AR facility. The role leads a fabrication/welding work cell, ensuring production plans are executed and safety standards are followed.

Responsibilities include coaching, reporting performance, and coordinating with supervisors. Overtime flexibility and strong leadership are required to drive daily operations on 2nd shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience is required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Solid mechanical ability is required.
• Understanding of business and production workflow is preferred.
• Basic computer skills are required; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation in the fabrication/welding work cell.
• Support production plans by setting priorities with supervisors.
• Report issues to production management and monitor team performance.
• Provide training, coaching and feedback to new employees.
• Address training opportunities and facilitate team meetings.
• Submit work orders and maintain safety/regulatory compliance.
• Assist as an operator when needed and participate in overtime as required.

Skills

Leadership & communication

Mechanical ability

Basic computer skills

Overtime willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

Opportunity for a 2nd Shift Group Lead in the Fabrication/Welding work cell at our Jonesboro, AR facility. The work schedule is 2nd shift Monday through Thursday 4:30 PM to 3 AM daily.

Come build your future with us!

• Excellent benefits starting your 1st day - medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match; health savings account; flexible spending plan; and more!
• 3 weeks paid time off/vacation
• 11 paid holidays
• $1.00 per hour shift premium for 2nd shift

The Build (Responsibilities)

• Oversee the day-to-day operation while providing technical support to associates in given work area(s).
• Work with production supervisors to carry out production plans by setting priorities.
• Report to production supervisors or appropriate members of management regarding associate issues.
• Monitor team performance and report on metrics.
• Listen to team members' feedback and resolve issues or conflicts.
• Ensure proper training, coaching, and feedback to new employees.
• Assess, identify, and address training opportunities, including job skills training and goal setting.
• Facilitate effective team meetings.
• Submit work orders when needed.
• Responsible for following safety/regulatory policies and procedures, as well as reporting safety/regulatory concerns to the Production, Safety, or Quality Manager.
• Willingness to help as an operator in work area.
• Ability to understand, review, and speak about the Daily Production Board.
• Recognize high performance and reward accomplishments.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Ability to work overtime (more than 40 hours per week) as required.

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1-year related work experience.
• Strong leadership/communication/people skills.
• Solid mechanical ability.
• In-depth understanding of the business and production workflow.
• Basic computer skills.
• Able to work overtime (more than 40 hours per week) as required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk continuously for 8 hours, if necessary.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment and/or materials.