Shift Lead, Production

Vds Egger; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

EGGER Group in North Carolina seeks a Technical Shift Lead to coordinate daily production activities, optimize workflow, and ensure safety and quality. You will mentor new employees, assist with changeovers, and support the Production Supervisor to maintain runnability and product flow.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to train peers while upholding safety standards and SOPs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; post-secondary technical training preferred.
• 2–3 years of production experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Prior experience in a lead or trainer role strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operation of assigned lines or work areas.
• Coordinate product flow, line changeovers, and material staging to minimize downtime and maintain schedule adherence.
• Monitor product quality, line performance, and process consistency; promptly communicate deviations to the Supervisor.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting and ensure issues are escalated appropriately.
• Fill in across various production roles as needed to maintain staffing coverage and line operation.
• Serve as the primary training coordinator for new employees within the department and on the assigned shift.
• Ensure new employees understand safety requirements, SOPs, and quality expectations.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and skill reinforcement to maintain consistent performance.
• Assist the Production Supervisor in evaluating training needs.
• Act as the Safety Champion for the shift; model and enforce safety policies; escalate concerns as necessary.
• Conduct and document safety observations, report hazards, and participate in investigations.
• Ensure proper use of PPE, lock-out/tag-out procedures, and housekeeping standards.
• Serve as the first point of contact for production employees when the Supervisor is unavailable.
• Communicate daily priorities and shift handoffs clearly.
• Foster teamwork, respect, and accountability among team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, safety practices, and product quality.
• Participate in problem-solving teams, audits, and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain shift logs and production reporting as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety practices

Training & coaching

SAP experience

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training

Tools

SAP

Job description

Join our dynamic team as a Technical Shift Lead, where you will play a crucial role in driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of safety and quality. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and support production employees, ensuring a seamless workflow while mentoring new talent in a fast-paced environment.

The Technical Shift Lead provides day-to-day coordination and hands-on support for production employees within their assigned department and shift. This position supports the Production Supervisor by ensuring that all safety, quality, and production standards are met while maintaining a smooth product flow through the department. The Shift Lead serves as the on-shift training lead for new employees, assists with changeovers and workflow organization, and acts as the department’s primary safety champion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following.

Production & Workflow Coordination:

• Lead daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operation of assigned lines or work areas.
• Coordinate product flow, line changeovers, and material staging to minimize downtime and maintain schedule adherence.
• Monitor product quality, line performance, and process consistency; promptly communicate deviations to the Supervisor.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting and ensure issues are escalated appropriately.
• Fill in across various production roles as needed to maintain staffing coverage and line operation.

Training & Employee Support:

• Serve as the primary training coordinator for new employees within the department and on the assigned shift.
• Ensure new employees understand safety requirements, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality expectations.
• Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and skill reinforcement to maintain consistent performance.
• Assist the Production Supervisor in evaluating training needs.

Safety & Compliance:

• Act as the Safety Champion for the assigned shift and department; model and enforce all company safety policies; Escalate issues or concerns as necessary.
• Conduct and document safety observations, report hazards, and participate in incident or near-miss investigations.
• Ensure proper use of PPE, lock-out/tag-out procedures, and housekeeping standards are maintained throughout the shift.

Leadership & Communication:

• Serve as the first point of contact for production employees when the Supervisor is unavailable.
• Communicate daily priorities, performance hen goals, and shift handoffs clearly and accurately.
• Foster teamwork, respect, and accountability among team members to maintain a positive, productive work environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, safety practices, and product quality.
• Participate in problem-solving teams, audits, and improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate shift logs, changeover records, and production reporting as assigned.

General:

• Embody EGGER Core Principles in all work activity.
• All employees are authorized to stop work when unsafe conditions are present.
• Other duties & projects as assigned.

SCHEDULE DEMANDS

• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as needed to support production demands.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, dust, and moving equipment.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and communicate effectively throughout the shift.
• Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time up to 12-hours.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
• Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required; post-secondary technical training preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of production experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Prior experience in a lead or trainer role strongly preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.

SKILLS

• Demonstrated leadership ability with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing operations, safety practices, and quality standards.
• Ability to train, coach, and influence peers in a positive and respectful manner.
• Competent in basic computer skills (SAP experience a plus).
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.

BENEFITS

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EGGER Wood Products, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, sex, age, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

About EGGER

We create more from wood. With approximately 12,000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing – manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.