Steel Plant Shift Lead: Lean, Safety & Production

Pandrol USA LP; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pandrol USA LP in Memphis, TN is seeking a production supervisor to lead daily direct labor activities, drive Lean initiatives, and ensure safety and quality standards are met. You will coach staff, manage training, and coordinate with maintenance and quality to keep production on track.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in manufacturing, strong leadership, and excellent communication in English. Occasional weekend work on non-operating tasks may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing processes, procedures, and machinery.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge including 5S, Tier meetings, and problem-solving methodologies (4D, 8D, A3).
• Strong leadership, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to train all levels of the organization, across all shifts of operation.
• Excellent communication in English, verbal and written.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Motivated, detail-oriented, and self-directed; able to work without supervision.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the daily activities of production direct labor to meet safety, quality and production goals.
• Coach and discipline employees; oversee training and attendance policies.
• Review production schedules and assign duties by order priorities.
• Manage shift schedules, workstation assignments, rotations, training, vacations, breaks and overtime.
• Lead shift start and changeover meetings; facilitate Tier 1 meetings among operations, maintenance and quality.
• Run meetings with Plant Manager and other departments; communicate regularly across shifts.
• Conduct employee performance reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with maintenance and quality to resolve production issues; ensure Lean practices are followed.
• Occasionally work weekends on non-operating tasks.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Leadership

Shift supervision

Team training

Communication

Safety awareness

Problem solving

English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Windows

Job description

Pandrol USA LP in Memphis, TN is seeking a production supervisor to lead daily direct labor activities, drive Lean initiatives, and ensure safety and quality standards are met. You will coach staff, manage training, and coordinate with maintenance and quality to keep production on track.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in manufacturing, strong leadership, and excellent communication in English. Occasional weekend work on non-operating tasks may be required.