Production Team Lead- 2nd Shift

Thogus Products Company; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

12 Paid Holidays (including your Birth

401k with Employer Match

Consistent hours and schedule

Overtime opportunities

Temperature controlled

Job summary

Thogus Products Company seeks a Team Lead to manage Inspection Operator duties (Levels 1–3 as needed) and to support the Shift Supervisor. This role involves labor allocation, shift meetings, and ensuring accuracy of inventory and SOPs.

You will train operators, communicate proactively with supervision, and back up supervisor tasks as required in a 2nd shift environment in Ohio.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years related experience preferred; training experience is strongly preferred.
• Manufacturing or plastics experience; leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, write routine reports, and speak effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform Inspection Operator Levels 1–2 and trainer duties (Level 3).
• Labor allocation, shift meetings, and act as backup to Supervisor when needed.
• Investigate inventory issues and ensure process accuracy; update SOPs as needed.
• Support the organization with additional duties to ensure production success.

Skills

Train others

Proactive communication

Strong work ethic

Self-Directed

Willing to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

IQMS

Scan gun navigation

Microsoft Office

Database/Inventory software

Job description

The Team Lead’s primary responsibilities include the those of the Inspection Operator Level 1 through Level 3 as needed. The Team Lead is trained and capable of maintaining day-to-day production operations within the Inspection Operator team. The Team Lead is capable of supporting the Shift Supervisor primarily and/or performing duties carried out by the Shift Supervisor as required. The Team Lead reports to the Shift Supervisor and receives training-related guidance as needed. This individual is expected to perform job responsibilities according to the company’s core values and in accordance with applicable employment law best practices.

• Sign-On Bonus
• 12 Paid Holidays (including your Birthday)
• 401k with Employer Match
• Consistent hours and schedule
  • 2nd Shift: 3:30p-12a Mon-Fri
  • 40 hrs per week guaranteed
• Overtime opportunities
• Temperature controlled

Essential Job Functions:

• Inspection Operator Level 1 and Level 2 job functions
• Trainer / Inspection Operator Level 3 job functions
• Labor allocation
• Shift Meetings
• Point of Contact for Inspection Operators Level 1-2 as needed
• EOR
• Count processes, investigations, & remedies
• Final Inspection
• Decision Documentation
• Twice a shift – shift reviews/inspection
• Evaluate, update, and share accuracy of OWIs and SOPs
• Assist with update of job board layout
• Investigate and remedy inventory issues & discrepancies
• Functional understanding of Supervisor roles and responsibilities in order to act as a backup to Supervisor when needed.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the success of the organization

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in Supervisor’s absence in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Manager of the following departments and or personnel:

• n/a

Competencies: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Ability to train others, including use of multiple approaches and ability to assess effectiveness of training
• Proactive communication with Supervisor and Operations Manager regarding daily production efficiency/status
• Proactive communication with management and partner departments, as appropriate.
• Knowledge of current production SOPs, forms, procedures, and practices
• Pull reports, assess data, and take appropriate actions
• Proficient with IQMS and scan gun navigation
• Mastery of all Inspection Operator (1), Trainer (2), and related responsibilities
• Ability to research and solve routine issues and problems, including inventory
• Strong work ethic / Motivated / Dependable
• Able to work independent and with minimal oversight / Self-Directed
• Willing to learn
• Commitment to 24-hour team

Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Training and/or Experience

• Proficient in job functions of Operators Level 1-2
• High School Diploma or GED required
• One to three years related experience and/or training preferred
• Training experience Strongly preferred
• Manufacturing or Plastics experience preferredLeadership or supervisory experience preferred

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, or customers, of organization.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram or schedule form.

Computer Skills

• Database and Inventory software (IQMS preferred)
• Internet software
• Microsoft Office software
• Basic computer functions & skills

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Tow Motor License
• Valid Driver’s License

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to

• Stand and walk
• Reach with hands and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• The employee may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance
• The employee may be required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

Thogus’ Core Values

Passion – Desire to make a positive impact and inspire others to do the same.

Honesty and Integrity -Doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

Dedication-Team focused to execute tasks with a positive attitude, sense of significance, and enthusiasm.

Mutual Respect- Considerate of others’ ideas, feelings, beliefs, or property; giving it even if you don’t get it.

The Edge- Commitment to adaptation, breaking tradition, and accepting change.