Production Shift Leader- 2nd Shift

Promat-Inc; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with annual review and

Bonus

Fully paid medical, dental & vision

Paid time off

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning and Development Opportunities

Engaged culture

Job summary

Promat-Inc in Maryville, TN is seeking a Production Shift Leader for 2nd shift to oversee and coordinate shift-level production activities, ensuring safety, quality, delivery and operational excellence.

You will lead a team of Production Operators on B Shift, manage performance, enforce safety, train on equipment and processes, and collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and HR to achieve KPIs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• 2 years of leadership experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of production experience in a high-performance manufacturing setting.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shift-level production activities to meet KPIs (safety, quality, delivery).

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Lean Manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

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Production Shift Leader- 2nd Shift

Full Time Maryville, TN, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1069

What’s in it for you?

• -Competitive pay with annual review and bonus.
• -Structured Pay Progression with $2.50/hr. increase opportunity in the first 18 months.
• -FULLY paid top tier medical, dental, & vision benefits for you.
• -Outstanding paid time off policy.
• -Student Loan Assistance, up to $5,000 annually as eligible.
• -Learning and Development Opportunities including Tuition Reimbursement.
• -Highly engaged culture, stable workforce, within a strong, growing global company

At Etex, our purpose is “building better together.” We are an international leader in sustainable construction, driven by a passion for excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority. We connect, collaborate, and champion the well-being of our employees, forming partnerships and pioneering change in our ever-evolving industry.

At Etex, we seek to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our customers and our communities. Are you looking for a company where you can learn, grow and lead? Join us as a Production Shift Leader where you can work at our facility in Maryville, TN.

The mission of this role is to oversee and coordinate shift-level production activities, leading team members to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and operational excellence goals. This position reports directly to the Production Supervisor.

This role involves coordinating the activities of production and operating workers, ensuring the team operates at its full capacity to achieve company KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) such as efficiency, yield, scrap, and labor cost. The Production Shift Leader will utilize their leadership skills to effectively manage the team and drive performance.

What you’ll do:

• Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across the facility.
• Operate machinery and fulfill shift lead responsibilities as needed throughout the shift.
• Supervise shift operations and team performance by promoting accountability, evaluating work quality, delivering coaching and mentoring, addressing performance concerns and utilizing progressive disciplinary processes as appropriate to achieve operational objectives.
• Coordinate with management and teammates to resolve production, quality, and maintenance issues.
• Communicate shift plan and pass down information from other shifts.
• In collaboration with the Production Supervisor, manage team performance, including safety, quality, production targets, and breaks.
• Evaluate employee performance through mid-year and annual review process, documenting results, communicating expectations, supporting professional development, and driving continuous improvement in individual and team performance.
• Enforce safety regulations and PPE compliance.
• Assist the Production Supervisor with the monitoring and tracking of attendance.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment for defects or malfunctions.
• Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and improve production process flow.
• Conduct employee training on equipment operations, quality, and safety procedures.
• Assist in coordinating activities of employees engaged in processing goods.
• Read and interpret work orders/drawings, production schedules, and other records to determine production requirements.
• Assist in planning work schedules, assignments, and production sequences.
• Observe work and monitor quality to ensure operators conform to standards.
• Set up and adjust machines and equipment.
• Act as communications hub for the team, relaying information between management and production.
• Act as contact for the shift to maintenance, management, etc.
• Collaborate regularly with Quality, Engineering, Customer Service, and Human Resources to support operational objectives and resolve business needs.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Direct Reports

• Production Operators- B Shift

What you’ll bring:

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Required Experience

• 2 years of leadership experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of production methods and techniques
• 5+ years of production experience in a high-performance manufacturing or processing environment
• Strong commitment to safety
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage and resolve workplace conflicts
• Proven ability to work cooperatively with others while supporting operational and departmental goals

Preferred Skills

• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Computer Skills-Microsoft Excel- Word-Outlook-Teams

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a non-climate-controlled production environment and may include exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and other conditions associated with manufacturing operations.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to alternate between sitting and standing as needed throughout the workday.
• Requires mobility to walk through production, warehouse, and office areas on level surfaces at various intervals throughout the day.
• Occasional climbing of stairs and ladders to access manufacturing work areas.
• Reaching above shoulder heights or below the waist.
• Safely lift, move, and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds independently and up to 100 pounds as part of a team lift, following established lifting procedures and safety guidelines.
• We are named the world's #1 most trustworthy company in the construction sector by Newsweek and Statista in 2023!
• Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.
• Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.
• We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.