Manufacturing Operations Lead — 2nd Shift

Reliance-Worldwide-Corporation-; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance-Worldwide-Corporation- is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the 2nd shift in Cullman, AL. The role is responsible for directing hourly manufacturing staff, coordinating workflow, and driving safety, quality, and productivity improvements to meet targets.

The position requires at least 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and operational systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze operational data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of manufacturing employees.
• Ensure production and operational targets are achieved while maintaining quality standards.
• Monitor workflow and staffing levels to optimize productivity and efficiency.
• Communicate daily priorities, expectations, and operational updates to team members.
• Ensure completion of required operational reports, documentation, and metrics.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members to achieve objectives.
• Champion a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular safety observations, audits, and investigations as needed.
• Support environmental, health, and safety initiatives and training programs.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, operating procedures, and customer requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce errors, waste, and inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with Quality teams to improve processes and maintain compliance standards.
• Utilize lean manufacturing, warehouse optimization, or continuous improvement techniques to drive operational excellence.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance.
• Participate in Kaizen events, process improvement projects, and operational reviews.
• Monitor KPIs and implement action plans to address performance gaps.
• Partner with Planning, Maintenance, Quality, HR, Inventory Control, and other departments to meet business objectives.
• Escalate operational issues and recommend solutions to leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

MS Office

Data analysis

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Reliance-Worldwide-Corporation- is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the 2nd shift in Cullman, AL. The role is responsible for directing hourly manufacturing staff, coordinating workflow, and driving safety, quality, and productivity improvements to meet targets.

The position requires at least 3 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and operational systems.