Router-Beamline-Ironworker Lead - 2nd shift

PTMW, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PTMW, Inc. in Topeka, KS is seeking a RBI Lead to oversee Router-Beamline-Ironworker teams on the 2nd shift, guiding daily planning, material readiness, and production flow to meet targets.

You will mentor new hires, uphold safety and quality standards, and report progress in ERP while maintaining a clean, compliant work area and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of production processes, safety standards, and quality control.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team.
• Proficiency in data entry, documentation, and basic production software/tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Router-Beamline-Ironworker teams across the shift.
• Plan and coordinate shift start-up, production readiness, and material readiness.
• Ensure safety compliance and participate in safety investigations as needed.
• Inspect work in progress and completed work for quality status against specifications.
• Monitor production progress and address issues to meet targets.
• Lead onboarding and training for new production workers and coach performance.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and follow company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team motivation

Safety awareness

Planning

Tools

ERP systems

Production software

PM software

Job description

Job Summary:The Router-Beamline-Ironworker (RBI) Lead is responsible for overseeing employees across several similar departments responsible for cutting and preparing pieces for assembly and fabrication on our 2nd Shift. This role involves daily planning, communication, quality oversight, and performance monitoring to meet production goals and support continuous improvement. Standard work hours for this position are 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. with additional time before and after shift in order to adequately prepare for the shift. This 10-hour shift works Monday - Thursday with the potential for overtime on Fridays.Key Responsibilities:Safety:Ensure self and team consistently demonstrate safe practices.Communicate and support company safety initiatives including making time for the team to complete their assigned safety videos/training.Actively participate in all safety investigations impacting your department to ensure appropriate countermeasures are identified and implemented as needed.Quality:Inspect work in progress as well as completed work to ensure it meets quality standards and customer specifications.Production:Prepare department adequately with parts and materials to ensure timely and accurate job completion.Consistently achieve or exceed daily performance targets in a fast-paced environment.Communicate with team members and supervisors about production progress and any issues encountered during operationDocument work appropriately in planning software system (ERP)Ensure all Preventative Maintenance (PM) measures are taken care of to eliminate machine downtime.Leadership:Clearly communicate goals and expectations to team members each day beginning with a shift start-up meeting and continuing throughout the entirety of the shift..Assist with the on-boarding and training of all new production workers in the department, ensuring their online training is completed in a timely manner.Hold team members accountable through performance conversations and coaching in areas related to production, quality, safety and teamwork.OtherMaintain a clean and safe work area, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and company policies.Consistently demonstrate the PTMW core values of Credibility, Accountability, Leadership and Fairness.Foster a supportive environment, allowing our employees to demonstrate their commitments to excellence and civility in the workplace.Other duties as assigned or as appropriate.Qualifications:Proven experience in manufacturing leadership roles.Strong understanding of production processes, safety standards, and quality control.Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team.Proficiency in data entry, documentation, and basic production software/tools.