Shift Supervisor

Tex Tech Industries; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturing company as a Shift Supervisor in Winston-Salem. You'll lead a team, ensure operational efficiency, and maintain safety standards. This hands-on role requires strong leadership and communication skills, along with a commitment to continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 3+ years in manufacturing, preferably textile or composite.
• Certifications in forklift operation and hazardous material handling required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of up to 15 employees and oversee high-tech equipment.
• Train new team members and ensure safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with management and engineering teams.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or Technical degree

Tools

CNC lathes

Laboratory testing instruments

Forklift

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Direct message the job poster from Tex Tech Industries

Location: Winston-Salem, Secured Facility (U.S. Citizens Only)

Shift: 8 AM - 4 PM M - F for four weeks, then moving to Shift B - 4 PM - 4 AM on a 3/4 alternating schedule, Su - Tu for week 1 then Su - W for week 2

Security Clearance: Secret Level Required

New Opportunity To Join Successful Collaborative Team, Thriving in A Fast-Paced, Growing Environment As Shift Supervisor!

What You’ll Do:

As a Shift Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for keeping things running smoothly during your shift. You’ll lead a team of up to 15 employees, operate and oversee high-tech equipment, train new team members, and ensure safety and efficiency on the plant floor. You’ll also collaborate with management and engineering teams to support plant operations and improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead a team by setting an example and providing clear instructions, coaching, and support.

Train employees on operating specialized machinery and ensure cross-training across departments.

Operate and oversee advanced equipment, including CNC lathes, ovens, furnaces, and laboratory testing instruments.

Maintain shift scheduling and approve employee timecards.

Promote and enforce safety protocols, LEAN initiatives, and 5S principles to maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Solve problems on the fly, ensuring smooth and efficient production processes.

Work collaboratively with engineering and management teams to improve operations.

Work Environment & Required PPE:

This is a hands-on role in an industrial setting. You’ll be exposed to:

Moving mechanical parts, airborne particles/fibers, and occasional hazardous chemicals.

Possible high or precarious places, outside weather conditions, electrical risks, and vibration.

Moderate noise levels throughout the shift.

To keep you safe, we provide all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—and you must wear it while on duty.

Physical Demands & Skills:

This job requires a combination of physical activity and technical expertise, including:

Lifting/moving up to 10 lbs. regularly, 25 lbs. frequently, and occasionally up to 50 lbs.

Regular walking, handling materials, reaching, and communicating with the team.

Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, or crawling.

Strong vision (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment).

Additional Skills:

Ability to read and understand technical documents, safety rules, and procedures.

Basic math skills (percentages, area, circumference, volume).

Strong verbal and written communication, including the ability to lead meetings.

Problem-solving and decision-making in a team environment.

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Technical degree is a plus.

Experience: 3+ years in manufacturing (textile or composite manufacturing experience is a plus).

Certifications: Forklift operator license, hazardous material handling, and respirator certification required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative, Management, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Textile Manufacturing

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