Night Shift Lead Operator - 12-Hour Rotations

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company; Barberton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company in Barberton, OH is seeking a Lead Operator on the night shift for 12-hour rotating shifts with every other weekend. This on-site role requires machine manufacturing and leadership experience.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, quality, and productivity while coaching a team and meeting daily production goals. The candidate should have proven team leadership and deep knowledge of plant processes, with strong communication skills and the ability to

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a team leader.
• In-depth knowledge of plant and processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure individually and as part of a team.
• Coaching, mentoring and fair treatment of team members.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Understanding of continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support team on safety, quality, productivity, and engagement.
• Run all areas of production and cover as needed.
• Provide cross training and develop team skills.
• Promote safety and drive improvements in the department.
• Monitor output, inventory, and labor costs within area.
• Lead daily/ monthly performance reviews for improvement.
• Communicate clear instructions and delegate tasks.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and training effectiveness.
• Address team feedback with management and HR as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Plant knowledge

JDE knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Coaching

Process improvement

Organizational skills

Tools

JDE

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company in Barberton, OH is seeking a Lead Operator on the night shift for 12-hour rotating shifts with every other weekend. This on-site role requires machine manufacturing and leadership experience.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety, quality, and productivity while coaching a team and meeting daily production goals. The candidate should have proven team leadership and deep knowledge of plant processes, with strong communication skills and the ability to