Shift Lead: Quality & Safety Champion

Tops Products; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Tops Products seeks a Shift Lead to oversee quality and safety on the production floor. You will monitor processes, perform routine inspections, and coach staff to meet stringent quality standards.

You’ll promote OSHA-aligned practices, run safety meetings, document findings, and drive continuous improvement to reduce defects, waste, and hazards while ensuring a safe, efficient workplace.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience required.
• Experience in quality control, safety, or a lead role preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead and influence employees while promoting teamwork.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety practices and quality standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production processes to ensure products meet established quality standards.
• Conduct routine quality inspections and identify defects or nonconforming products.
• Support and promote workplace safety policies and procedures.
• Lead shift-level safety activities, inspections, and safety meetings.
• Identify potential safety hazards and work with leadership to implement corrective actions.
• Assist with investigating quality concerns, safety incidents, and near misses.
• Maintain accurate quality and safety documentation.
• Communicate quality and safety concerns to supervisors and management.
• Train and coach employees on quality expectations and safe work practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, waste, and workplace hazards.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Quality control

Safety procedures

Lead / supervisory

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Documentation

OSHA knowledge

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Tops Products seeks a Shift Lead to oversee quality and safety on the production floor. You will monitor processes, perform routine inspections, and coach staff to meet stringent quality standards.

You’ll promote OSHA-aligned practices, run safety meetings, document findings, and drive continuous improvement to reduce defects, waste, and hazards while ensuring a safe, efficient workplace.