Production Lead - 2nd Shift

Alggraphics; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company seeks a hands-on, floor-focused 2nd Shift Production Lead in Birmingham, Alabama. The role involves overseeing production operations, leading a team, and ensuring quality standards are met. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, mechanical aptitude, and at least 2 years of manufacturing experience. This position offers opportunities for leadership development and participation in continuous improvement initiatives. Join a dynamic team where strong leadership drives success every shift.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing or printing production environment.
• Prior lead or informal supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to make decisions in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support hourly production employees.
• Maintain workflow and monitor production quality.
• Support daily staffing decisions and communication.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Clear communication

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical or vocational training

Tools

Microsoft 365

Production tracking systems

Job description

Description

ALG Label & Graphics is seeking a hands-on, floor-focused 2nd Shift Production Lead to support daily production execution in a fast-paced, quality-driven manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for leading a team of production employees across finishing, digital, flexographic, and screen printing operations. The Production Lead is a key on-shift leader—maintaining production flow, supporting employee development, ensuring quality standards are met, and addressing issues in real time. This position serves as a critical link between the production floor and operations leadership, helping ensure a smooth, accountable, and safe second shift.

Key Responsibilities

Production Oversight

• Maintain an active, visible presence on the production floor throughout the shift.
• Coordinate workflow, job priorities, and labor allocation to meet production, quality, and delivery goals.
• Provide first article and setup verification support; monitor production quality throughout runs.
• Function as a backup operator when needed to support throughput and resolve bottlenecks.
• Escalate equipment, quality, or staffing issues promptly and effectively.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and support hourly production employees, including finishing, digital, flexographic, and screen print operators.
• Assist with onboarding, cross-training, and ongoing skill development.
• Reinforce expectations related to safety, attendance, quality, and productivity.
• Provide input for performance reviews, corrective actions, and advancement decisions.
• Foster a positive, accountable, team-oriented work environment.

Quality & Process Support

• Monitor quality metrics and perform routine quality checks during the shift.
• Support audits, documentation accuracy, and adherence to established SOPs.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in workflow, quality, and efficiency.
• Partner with Quality and Operations leadership on corrective actions as needed.

Equipment & Facility Support

• Support preventive maintenance efforts and coordinate with maintenance on equipment issues.
• Ensure work areas are clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.
• Report facility or equipment concerns and assist with troubleshooting as appropriate.

Time, Labor & Communication

• Support daily staffing decisions, overtime needs, and shift handoffs.
• Review and approve hourly timecards assigned.
• Communicate production status, priorities, and issues to leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Participate in production meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

What We Are Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical or vocational training preferred.
• 2+years of experience in a manufacturing or printing production environment (digital, flexo, screen, or finishing).
• Prior lead or informal supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
• Clear communicator with the ability to coach and influence peers.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and basic production tracking systems.

Physical & Working Conditions

• Manufacturing environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and production materials.
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Hands-on equipment operation and material handling.

What Success Looks Like

• Second shift consistently meets production, quality, and safety expectations.
• Employees are trained, supported, and held accountable.
• Issues are addressed quickly with minimal rework or escalation.
• Smooth shift handoffs and effective communication with day shift and leadership.

Why ALG?

At ALG Label & Graphics, we believe strong floor leadership drives operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to grow as a leader, develop people, and play a meaningful role in delivering high-quality products to our customers—every shift, every day.