Mechanical Shop Floor Lead

AVL Manufacturing USA; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AVL Manufacturing USA, based in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Mechanical Supervisor to lead lead hands and shop floor staff, ensuring production aligns with schedules, quality, and safety standards. The role requires proactive communication across shifts and collaboration with the Drawing Release team to maintain up-to-date drawings and setups.

The position emphasizes coaching, safety, and problem-solving to drive continuous improvement on the production floor.

Qualifications

• Experience leading shop floor teams in manufacturing.
• Track record of on-time production with QA compliance.
• Strong communication across shifts and departments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report missing materials to managers at least one day in advance.
• Lead, organize, and supervise lead hands to ensure smooth operations.
• Provide instructions for the next shift and submit a detailed shift report to the next supervisor.
• Ensure the shop floor follows the production schedule and report any schedule slippage to the manager, including reasons for delays.
• Verify that the latest drawings are being used and ensure shop floor employees adhere to the latest updates in coordination with the Drawing Release team.
• Ensure production follows AVL QA and AVL customer quality standards.
• Oversee shop floor attendance and manage daily attendance reports.
• Interview and recommend personnel actions, including hiring, termination, and promotions, while identifying employee talents.
• Provide technical expertise on the floor and assist with troubleshooting production issues.
• Seek clarification from supervisors or production engineers when uncertain instead of making assumptions.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

People Development

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

AVL Manufacturing USA, based in Charlotte, NC, seeks a Mechanical Supervisor to lead lead hands and shop floor staff, ensuring production aligns with schedules, quality, and safety standards. The role requires proactive communication across shifts and collaboration with the Drawing Release team to maintain up-to-date drawings and setups.

The position emphasizes coaching, safety, and problem-solving to drive continuous improvement on the production floor.