Manufacturing Shift Lead: Drive Production & Team Success

Westfall Technik, LLC; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

401K with Employer Match

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D,

Job summary

Westfall Technik, LLC, a fast-growing plastic injection manufacturer in the USA with 1,100+ employees, seeks a Shift Supervisor at its Asheboro facility. You will lead shift activities, supervise staff, monitor production metrics, and use ERP/MES systems to drive performance and maintain records.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing with supervisory experience, strong communication, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Associate/Technical degree preferred.
• 3+ years manufacturing or production experience, with 1+ year in supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication; data presentation skills.
• Proven analytical ability to identify problems and implement solutions.
• Proficiency with ERP, MES, Excel and production software.
• Ability to lead diverse shifts and manage time to deadlines.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, GMP, lean manufacturing, or Six Sigma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and monitor all shift activities to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Supervise production staff, ensuring SOPs, safety protocols, and work instructions are followed.
• Monitor machine performance, work orders, and material usage, resolving issues as they arise.
• Provide support with job setups, preventative maintenance, and process adjustments as needed
• Facilitate clear, consistent communication between shifts and departments using shift handover reports, dashboards, and team briefings.
• Communicate production performance, goals, and expectations effectively to all shift personnel.
• Prepare and deliver updates to senior leadership regarding production status, employee issues, or operational challenges.
• Utilize ERP or MES systems to track production metrics, log incidents, review work orders, and manage time reporting.
• Assist with system-based planning, scheduling, and job prioritization.
• Maintain detailed records related to production performance, employee attendance, quality concerns, and downtime incidents.
• Collect and analyze production data to identify trends, root causes of inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve product or process issues swiftly.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, Pareto Analysis)
• Set and communicate daily, weekly, and monthly performance goals for individuals and teams.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and training to employees to develop technical and soft skills.
• Document and elevate disciplinary issues in coordination with HR and upper management.
• Support onboarding of new hires and cross-training of existing employees.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Analytical/problem-solving

Team leadership

Problem solving tools

Time management

Safety knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Technical Degree preferred

Tools

ERP

MES

Excel

Job description

Westfall Technik, LLC, a fast-growing plastic injection manufacturer in the USA with 1,100+ employees, seeks a Shift Supervisor at its Asheboro facility. You will lead shift activities, supervise staff, monitor production metrics, and use ERP/MES systems to drive performance and maintain records.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing with supervisory experience, strong communication, and a continuous improvement mindset.