Second-Shift Production Area Lead

Vermeer; Moonville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vermeer is seeking a Second Shift Team Leader to supervise and develop a manufacturing team on the second shift. You will drive key metrics like safety, quality, and on-time delivery while managing costs and inventory.

The role emphasizes lean principles and continuous improvement, with a focus on coaching staff and achieving operational excellence. You will build strong cross‑functional relationships, plan staffing and scheduling to meet demand, and ensure adherence to environmental health and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum one year manufacturing experience or minimum five years’ experience in manufacturing.
• Continuous improvement experience preferred and understanding of lean principles.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to drive team performance and safety.
• Ability to plan staffing levels, cross-training, and scheduling to meet demand.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach assigned team to meet safety, quality, and delivery metrics.
• Manage area projects, production, costs, scheduling, shipping, receiving and quality to ensure on-time delivery.
• Drive root cause problem solving with vendors, suppliers, and customers on quality and delivery issues.
• Lead development and implementation of lean and continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure safety accountability and compliance with EHS requirements.
• Maintain required documentation for internal and external regulations.
• Support team development and engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Lean principles

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Spanish bilingual (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Vermeer is seeking a Second Shift Team Leader to supervise and develop a manufacturing team on the second shift. You will drive key metrics like safety, quality, and on-time delivery while managing costs and inventory.

The role emphasizes lean principles and continuous improvement, with a focus on coaching staff and achieving operational excellence. You will build strong cross‑functional relationships, plan staffing and scheduling to meet demand, and ensure adherence to environmental health and