Manufacturing Shift Lead — Safety & Quality

Teknor Apex Company; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Teknor Apex Company in Jamestown, NC, seeks a 1st/2nd/3rd shift Team Leader to drive safety, productivity, and quality across manufacturing operations. You will oversee crew leaders, coordinate shift changes, and help troubleshoot production issues to minimize downtime.

The role requires 1–3 years of manufacturing experience, willingness to cover multiple shifts, basic math skills, forklift capability, and a commitment to continuous improvement and operator training.

Qualifications

• Leadership and decision-making skills to guide production teams.
• Ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders and supervise operators.
• Willingness to participate in continuous learning initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety daily and maintain 6S housekeeping standards.
• Maintain equipment efficiency and productivity.
• Troubleshoot quality or operational issues and assist team members.
• Coordinate with leaders during shift changes and ensure data entry accuracy.
• Lead continuous improvement projects and educate on safety topics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Training ability

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Teknor Apex Company in Jamestown, NC, seeks a 1st/2nd/3rd shift Team Leader to drive safety, productivity, and quality across manufacturing operations. You will oversee crew leaders, coordinate shift changes, and help troubleshoot production issues to minimize downtime.

The role requires 1–3 years of manufacturing experience, willingness to cover multiple shifts, basic math skills, forklift capability, and a commitment to continuous improvement and operator training.