Shift Lead - 2nd Shift

Steel Technologies; Tennessee; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Discount Programs

Uniforms Provided

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Steel Technologies in Tennessee is seeking a Shift Lead to oversee production floor activities ensuring safe, efficient operation and quality products. You will report to the Plant Manager and guide the work of production employees.

You will monitor production levels, enforce safety, coach staff, handle timecards, coordinate equipment operation, and support maintenance. The role requires 1 year supervisory experience and 3-5 years manufacturing background in steel/metals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the steel/metals industry.
• Knowledge of Steel Technologies raw materials, production processes and quality standards.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate all Steel Technologies machines.
• Ability to use tape measures, Rockwell tester, micrometers and calipers.
• Ability to comply with safety rules and requirements.
• Ability to read and understand material tags and production instructions.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with Forklift and Crane training/certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production levels to maintain output.
• Make quality control decisions.
• Enforce safety policies and investigate incidents.
• Coach and develop employees with feedback and reviews.
• Communicate and enforce company rules and policies.
• Approve weekly timecards and time-off requests.
• Train equipment operators and safety procedures.
• Back up plant personnel to operate machines and forklifts.
• Coordinate smooth shift handovers.
• Coordinate maintenance with techs and troubleshoot equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

As a Shift Lead your main responsibility will be to oversee production floor activities to achieve safe, efficient operation of quality product. Working directly under the Plant Manager, you will direct and assist in the work activities of production employees. You should be comfortable communicating with employees at all levels, following production documentation requirements and ensuring safety policies and procedures are followed. Come be a part of our continued success in the steel manufacturing industry.

How you’ll contribute to our company:

• Monitor and maintain production levels
• Make quality control decisions
• Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed; perform accident investigations
• Coach and develop employees through on-the-spot feedback, annual performance reviews, and corrective actions
• Communicate and enforce company rules and policies
• Approve weekly timecards and requests for time off
• Conduct employee training of equipment operations and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers
• Backup plant personnel to operate machines, forklift, crane, etc.
• Provide efficient changeover to next shift lead
• Ensure that maintenance of plant equipment, both troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, is completed through proper communication with maintenance

Here’s what we can offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of employment
• Competitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiums
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Accident Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents + cancer
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match after one year
• Paid Time Off starting after 90 days of employment
• Paid Holidays starting day one!
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Great discount programs in automotive, technology, and more
• Boot and Glasses Allowance after 60 days of employment
• Free uniforms after 60 days of employment
• Monthly Incentive Bonus after one full month of employment
• Education Assistance is available for job related courses to further your education, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications
• Teammate Assistance Program (TAP) which offers professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal, and Family services

Here’s what is needed to be successful:

• Minimum of one year supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing setting
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the steel/metals industry
• Knowledge of Steel Technologies raw materials, production processes and quality standards
• Knowledge of and ability to operate all Steel Technologies machines
• Ability to use tape measures, Rockwell tester, micrometers and calipers
• Ability to comply with safety rules and requirements
• Ability to read and understand material tags and production instructions
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with all Forklift and Crane training/certification

Steel Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state and/or local law.

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