Shift Lead, Manufacturing & Process Improvement

Dynamet, Inc.; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dynamet, Inc. in Clearwater, FL seeks an Assistant Department Manager to support frontline supervisors across multiple shifts, ensuring safe, efficient, and productive execution of daily operations.

This role leads Production Supervisors, mentors staff, and drives continuous improvement while aligning with quality, safety and business objectives, maintaining consistent performance across shift teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in a manufacturing supervisory or management role with multiple direct reports.
• Experience managing production schedules, manpower planning and process flows across departments.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing systems, material flow, quality systems and process control.
• Proven ability to lead small project teams, produce complex reports and performance analyses.
• Experience developing training materials and mentoring operators and staff.
• Strong cost-reduction and vendor/part-supply initiative experience.
• Experience evaluating equipment, TPM planning and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to monitor costs and manage budgets for consumables and supplies.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing operations in alignment with organizational goals.
• Lead and guide Production Supervisors; evaluate performance and training needs.
• Mentor Manufacturing Support Specialists; develop process and operator training materials.
• Conduct RMR and SPC analysis.
• Attend department and facility production meetings.
• Develop and manage weekly operations and manpower schedules, including vacation and overtime planning.
• Maintain knowledge of manufacturing systems, material flow, quality systems, and process control techniques.
• Monitor work center performance; identify issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Create and review production schedules; ensure efficient material flow and accurate line-ups.
• Collect and process production records; coordinate interdepartmental process flows.
• Lead small projects and create detailed reports, charts, and graphs; provide recommendations.
• Evaluate and recommend new equipment, processes, and maintenance technologies.
• Oversee budgeting and ordering of consumables, parts, and tools; implement cost-reduction initiatives.
• Develop SOPs and FMEA documents.
• Implement equipment scheduling rates and TPM plans; manage downtime and preventive maintenance.
• Act as Department Manager when required.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Budgeting

Training development

Process improvement

Quality systems

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

SPC software

FMEA

Job description

Dynamet, Inc. in Clearwater, FL seeks an Assistant Department Manager to support frontline supervisors across multiple shifts, ensuring safe, efficient, and productive execution of daily operations.

This role leads Production Supervisors, mentors staff, and drives continuous improvement while aligning with quality, safety and business objectives, maintaining consistent performance across shift teams.