Shift Lead (D-Shift)

Reynolds Consumer Products; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Reynolds Consumer Products is seeking a Team Lead for the D-Shift at its Concord, NC plant. You will oversee nightly 12-hour operations, guiding safety, quality, and productivity.

This role emphasizes coaching frontline staff, implementing standardized work, and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. You will collaborate with maintenance, quality, and operations to resolve issues, ensure compliance, and maintain production records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated leadership responsibilities.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations and standardized work principles.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop employees.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to prioritize work and coordinate multiple operational activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and service objectives.
• Coach, develop, and provide day-to-day direction to production employees.
• Communicate priorities and updates across shifts and teams.
• Reinforce standardized work and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Promote safety by adhering to policies and conducting safety observations.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and RBS methodologies.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and resources to maximize efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Safety focus

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lean manufacturing

5S

Visual Management

A3 Problem Solving

Kaizen

Job description

Job Overview

JoinReynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We are passionate about achieving results and have fun winning as a team!

We currently have an opportunity for a Team Lead (D-Shift) at our Manufacturing Plant in Concord, NC.

NIGHT SHIFT HOURS

(12 Hour Shift)

7:00PM-7:00AM

Responsibilities

The Shift Lead (D-Shift) provides frontline leadership for assigned manufacturing operations by coordinating daily activities that promote safe, efficient, and high-quality production. This position drives execution of production objectives through workforce coordination, standardized work, continuous improvement, and effective resource utilization. The Team Leader partners with operations, maintenance, quality, and support functions to resolve operational issues, develop team capability, and maintain consistent performance while exercising independent judgment within established operating standards.

You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

Leadership

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and service objectives.
• Coach, develop, and provide day-to-day direction to production employees to strengthen performance and operational capability.
• Communicate priorities, expectations, and operational updates to ensure alignment across shifts and functional teams.
• Reinforce standardized work practices and hold team members accountable for compliance with established operating procedures.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with company policies, Standard Work Procedures (SWPs), regulatory requirements, and safe operating practices.
• Lead safety observations, Incident Follow-Up Evaluations (IFEs), accident investigations, and corrective actions to continuously improve workplace safety performance.
• Assist in product quality decisions, including determining when product should be placed on hold and coordinating appropriate containment and corrective actions.
• Monitor and maintain product gauge, weight, and quality specifications while ensuring production documentation is accurate, complete, legible, and submitted on time.
• Ensure housekeeping, workplace organization, and safe operating conditions are maintained throughout the assigned area.

Operations

• Coordinate labor, equipment, and production resources to maximize operational efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles and Reynolds Business System (RBS) methodologies, including Standard Work, 5S, Visual Management, A3 Problem Solving, and Kaizen activities.
• Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions to achieve operational targets.
• Make routine operating decisions to maintain workflow and address production interruptions.
• Support equipment start-ups, shutdowns, product changeovers, and operational readiness activities as required.

Quality

• Ensure products consistently meet established quality standards through effective process monitoring and team accountability.
• Coordinate timely resolution and containment of quality issues while partnering with Quality and Operations leadership.
• Verify completion of required production documentation and operational records.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve safety, quality, productivity, waste reduction, and process reliability.
• Identify operational improvement opportunities through root cause analysis and implementation of sustainable corrective actions.
• Support standardized work development and continuous improvement activities across the manufacturing operation.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Operations to resolve production issues and improve plant performance.
• Support workforce planning, scheduling, staffing coordination, and operational communication to meet business objectives.

You Will Love It Here If…

• You put safety first, always
• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You treat all people with respect, operating ethically, and embrace inclusivity
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities

Requirements

Education/Experience

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated leadership responsibilities.

Preferred

• Experience leading production teams within a manufacturing environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of manufacturing operations and standardized work principles.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop employees.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to prioritize work and coordinate multiple operational activities.
• Ability to build collaborative working relationships across functional teams.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Competencies

• Directs Work – Organizes people and resources to consistently achieve operational objectives.
• Develops Talent – Builds individual capability through coaching, feedback, and ongoing development.
• Builds Effective Teams – Creates a collaborative environment focused on shared accountability and results.
• Decision Quality – Makes timely, sound decisions using available information and operational judgment.
• Drives Results – Maintains focus on achieving safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals.
• Communicates Effectively – Shares information clearly and fosters open communication across all levels of the organization.

RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Pay Range

USD $27.73 - USD $35.25 /H