Lead Automotive Production on 2nd Shift

Röchling Industrial

Duncan (SC)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Röchling Automotive in Duncan, SC seeks a Production Shift Leader for 2nd shift to provide direct supervision of a diverse production team and ensure on-time, safe, and high-quality output. You will manage staffing, schedule adherence, and problem resolution in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing with 2+ years in leadership and strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, and KPIs.

Qualifications

5+ years of manufacturing, production, or operations experience.
2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
2+ years of automotive manufacturing experience.
Experience leading hourly employees in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
Strong understanding of production processes, safety, quality standards, and manufacturing KPIs.

Responsibilities

Provide direct leadership and supervision to production employees, including operators, setters, forklift drivers, quality auditors, and other shift personnel.
Ensure the daily production schedule is executed while meeting safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
Assign employees based on production requirements, qualifications, and staffing needs.
Coordinate break coverage, overtime, and short-term workforce planning.
Serve as the first level of escalation for employee, production, quality, and operational issues.
Monitor key production KPIs, including OEE, productivity, scrap, quality, and safety performance, and drive appropriate improvement actions.
Ensure compliance with company policies, EHS requirements, quality standards, and manufacturing procedures.
Conduct effective shift handovers and maintain accurate production documentation and records.
Maintain employee training matrices and coordinate required training and development activities.
Coach employees, provide performance feedback, and support employee appraisal and development discussions.
Promote 5S standards and maintain a safe, clean, and organized production environment.
Support KVP/Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
Coordinate short-term maintenance and quality activities to minimize downtime and production disruptions.
Foster a positive team culture based on accountability, teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.