Production Shift Lead - Quality & Material Handling

Air Comfort, Inc; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k with match

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Job summary

Preform Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Shift Lead to supervise Material Handling and ensure smooth operation of production lines in Sioux Falls, SD. This role includes assisting with machine start-ups and shut-downs, and making adjustments to improve product quality.

The Shift Lead will be the first point of contact for Material Handlers, coordinating tasks, directing priorities, and maintaining safety and efficiency on the line.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical ability.
• Prior supervisory experience is required or preferred.
• Prior manufacturing experience is expected.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and multitask effectively.
• Prior blow molding/injection molding experience is a plus, but training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead alongside Material Handlers to meet production needs.
• Direct Material Handlers to prioritize tasks during the shift.
• Handle material movement, inventory squences, and quality checks.
• Ensure quality audits are performed twice per shift.
• Monitor lines for quality issues and address promptly.
• Operate forklifts and feed materials to machines as needed.
• Perform start-ups and shut-downs of machinery.
• Communicate production issues to management and implement corrections as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Physical stamina

Training willingness

Tools

Forklifts

Job description

Preform Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Shift Lead to supervise Material Handling and ensure smooth operation of production lines in Sioux Falls, SD. This role includes assisting with machine start-ups and shut-downs, and making adjustments to improve product quality.

The Shift Lead will be the first point of contact for Material Handlers, coordinating tasks, directing priorities, and maintaining safety and efficiency on the line.