L-Group Leader - 2nd Shift

Kito Crosby; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

10 paid holidays

Job summary

Kito-Crosby, a world leader in the heavy lift industry, is seeking a 2nd Shift L-Group Leader to direct machining, forging, welding, painting, and assembly. You will supervise 20–30+ team members, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time shipment while driving continuous improvements.

This role requires coordinating with Value Stream Manager, Maintenance, QA, Engineering, and Production Control. Overtime and weekend rotation may be required; shift is 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
• ERP experience such as SAP or AS400 preferred.
• Must be able to work 2nd shift and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate machining, forging, welding, painting, finishing, and/or assembly operations.
• Direct a crew of 20–30+ team members to meet production goals and schedules.
• Ensure safety practices, PPE usage, and incident investigations.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, QA, Engineering, Production Control, Scheduling, and Purchasing on workflow and improvements.
• Expedite hot orders and reallocate resources to meet shipment deadlines.
• Participate in interviews and employment recommendations.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Operations coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

AS400

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: L-Group Leader - 2nd Shift

Job Type: Regular Full-Time

Category: Salaried

Location: Longview, TX, US

Requsition ID: 2140

Group Leader 2nd Shift

Shift: 2nd Shift, 12:00 PM 10:00 PM

Overtime Available

Summary

Kito-Crosby is the world leader in the heavy lift industry. We set the standard for quality, training, and technical expertise in the field. Our goal is to exceed customer expectations through technical leadership, innovative solutions, vertically integrated manufacturing, premier support, and a value-added distribution channel.

We are committed to investing in and developing our employees' talents and leadership and are currently seeking candidates for the L-Group Leader position on 2nd shift.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, 401(k) with company match, and 10 paid holidays annually.

As part of the Kito-Crosby team, you will be supporting channel partners and end users around the world using Crosby products in mission-critical applications ranging from renewable power development, space exploration, national defense, manufacturing, and infrastructure development.

The Group Leader directs, supervises, and coordinates machining, forging, welding, painting, and/or assembly operations. This role supervises a crew of 20 to 30+ team members involved in the production, finishing, and assembly of the Company's products. The Group Leader is responsible for safety, quality, production quantity, manufacturing costs, meeting production schedules, and on-time shipment of product lines.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Value Stream Manager or Manufacturing Manager.
• Ensure team members work safely and use proper PPE.
• Conduct monthly work center inspections, participate in safety meetings, and support accident/incident investigations.
• Supervise team members in machining, forging, welding, finishing, and/or assembly operations.
• Manage production quality, quantity, cost, schedules, material usage, and workflow to meet manufacturing goals.
• Organize and assign work based on available skills, experience, man-hours, machines, and tooling.
• Troubleshoot production, tooling, machine, and workflow issues to reduce downtime and coordinate corrective actions.
• Coordinate maintenance needs with the Maintenance department.
• Provide daily direction, training, and guidance to team members.
• Monitor setup, machining, finishing, and/or assembly processes.
• Partner with QA to ensure finished goods meet company and customer quality standards.
• Complete corrective action forms when needed.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Production, Scheduling, Purchasing, and other departments on workflow, tooling, cost reduction, planning, and process improvements.
• Expedite hot orders and redirect resources as needed to meet shipment deadlines.
• Coordinate with Production Control and dispatchers on workflow and order sequence.
• Participate in interviews, job visits, and employment recommendations.
• Coordinate with Purchasing on requisitions for tools and supplies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to work 2nd shift, generally from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed. Overtime may start as early as 8:00 PM and may occasionally extend past 10:00 PM.
• Must be open to weekend rotation, which could be required up to 50% of the time depending on business needs.
• Ability to lead, coach, and direct a production crew in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of safety practices, PPE requirements, and production standards.
• Ability to work in both office and shop environments.
• Comfortable with frequent walking, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, lifting, and working around shop noise, fumes, vapors, dust, and other manufacturing conditions.
• Must be tech savvy and comfortable using basic computer systems.
• ERP experience required or strongly preferred, such as SAP, AS400, or similar systems.
• Must be comfortable using Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams.
• Strong communication, follow-up, and leadership skills.
• Experience supporting safety investigations, corrective actions, production planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to manage changing priorities, expedite hot orders, and redirect resources to meet production and shipping deadlines.
• Comfortable reviewing production information, completing documentation, and using systems to support daily operations.
• Experience in machining, forging, welding, painting, finishing, assembly, or similar manufacturing operations preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills related to production, tooling, machine malfunctions, workflow issues, and employee/team support.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with Maintenance, QA, Engineering, Production Control, Scheduling, Purchasing, and other internal teams.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience supervising or leading employees in a union environment preferred but not required.
• Experience working with payroll systems, such as ADP, preferred.

Physical Demands / Environmental Conditions

This position includes both office and shop floor responsibilities. Office duties may require long periods of sitting, telephone work, computer work, and regular interaction with others.

The role also requires moderate exposure to shop conditions, which may vary depending on the task assigned. Shop conditions may include noise, dust, fumes, vapors, solutions controlled to OSHA standards, and dirty or confined work areas. The position involves extensive standing and walking and may include indoor and occasional outdoor work.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

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