Manufacturing Shift Lead: Drive Production Excellence

Vital Plastics LLC; Village of Baldwin (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Plastics LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Shift Lead to oversee production operations on the 6:00 AM–4:30 PM shift, Monday through Thursday. You will manage daily priorities, supervise production staff, and ensure safety and quality in a fast-paced plastics environment.

You will train employees, monitor performance, maintain 5S standards, and collaborate with the Production Manager to meet schedules and production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of safety requirements.
• Sound decision making and problem solving.
• Knowledge of molding machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to set goals and motivate others to achieve them within defined timeframes.
• Ability to read schedules and prioritize work.
• Manufacturing experience; ability to lift up to 10 lbs frequently and 55 lbs occasionally.
• Good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Set daily priorities for the team as determined by the Production Manager.
• Provide shift direction and leadership for production employees while helping achieve daily production schedules.
• Actively work the same activities as reports within the assigned area.
• Produce and scan product daily.
• Monitor day‑to‑day activity for performance within the area.
• Enforce policies and procedures.
• Recommend hiring, firing, and discipline actions.
• Approve timecards and vacations to ensure coverage.
• Provide input for performance evaluations and merit increases.
• Must be transparent with leads, supervisors and management on issues.

Skills

Communication

Safety

Decision making

Reading schedules

Motivation

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Tools

DelmiaWorks ERP

Job description

Vital Plastics LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Shift Lead to oversee production operations on the 6:00 AM–4:30 PM shift, Monday through Thursday. You will manage daily priorities, supervise production staff, and ensure safety and quality in a fast-paced plastics environment.

You will train employees, monitor performance, maintain 5S standards, and collaborate with the Production Manager to meet schedules and production goals.