Second-Shift Production Leader: Plating & Finishing

Virtual Hire Staffing; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Regular performance evaluations

Family environment

Job summary

Virtual Hire Staffing is seeking a hands-on production leader to build and run a new second shift at a quality-first plating and finishing operation. You will own the production schedule, lead and develop your team, and keep the floor safe, organized, and on target.

This is a chance to shape a shift from the ground up and grow with a close-knit, family-style team. You will partner with the GM, review orders, set schedules, hire staff, train new hires, evaluate performance, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Must have 5–10 years in industry or related experience.
• 2+ years of management experience on a factory floor.
• Hands-on supervision on production lines.
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings.
• Familiarity with plating specifications and processes.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the General Manager to build and staff the second shift.
• Review production orders and manage the production schedule to meet goals.
• Set work schedules and hire employees to support production targets.
• Create training schedules for new hires and evaluate employee performance.
• Assign employees to the right positions to increase productivity.
• Develop, maintain, and adjust job routers.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts, including quality teams focused on reducing scrap and increasing output.
• Anticipate production and personnel issues and resolve them quickly.
• Maintain department records, including attendance and performance evaluations.
• Conduct and document disciplinary actions.
• Prepare production, safety, and other reports for upper management.
• Set department goals and objectives that support business targets.
• Enforce safe work practices and maintain good housekeeping.

Skills

Leadership & people management

Scheduling & planning

Safety compliance

Blueprint reading

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HAZWOPER training

Forklift license

Certified Electroplater-Finisher (CEF)

Job description

Virtual Hire Staffing is seeking a hands-on production leader to build and run a new second shift at a quality-first plating and finishing operation. You will own the production schedule, lead and develop your team, and keep the floor safe, organized, and on target.

This is a chance to shape a shift from the ground up and grow with a close-knit, family-style team. You will partner with the GM, review orders, set schedules, hire staff, train new hires, evaluate performance, and drive continuous