Team Lead - 2nd Shift

Sensical Inc.; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

10 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and STD

Attendance bonus

Referral bonus $500

Job summary

Sensical Inc. is seeking a dependable, hands-on Team Lead for the 2nd shift to supervise a 20+ person production team on the Solon, Ohio floor.

You will partner with the Production Supervisor to maintain daily workflow, drive productivity, ensure quality, and uphold safety standards. The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of Team Lead or manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience with MRP systems and production planning is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and collaboration tools.
• Strong communication, leadership, and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of 20+ full-time and temporary employees.
• Set safety, quality, cleanliness, and organization standards on the production floor.
• Communicate daily priorities and production expectations to the team.
• Monitor workflow and team performance throughout the shift.
• Train and onboard new employees; coach on performance, attendance, safety, and quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Organization

Adaptability

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MRP system

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Team Lead – 2nd Shift.

About the Job:

Sensical Inc. is a leading manufacturing company specializing in high-quality components for the automotive industry. We are committed to operational excellence and take pride in delivering quality products to our customers.

We are looking for a dependable, hands‑on Team Lead to help keep our production floor running safely, efficiently, and on schedule. In this role, you will lead and support a team of 20+ employees, including temporary team members, while working closely with the Production Supervisor to maintain daily workflow, productivity, quality, and team accountability.

Schedule:

Monday - Thursday, 4:30 PM - 3:00 AM.
Additional Hours: Occasional Friday hours may be required based on customer and production needs.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and support a team of 20+ full-time and temporary employees.
• Set the standard for safety, quality, cleanliness, and organization on the production floor.
• Communicate daily priorities, assignments, and production expectations to the team.
• Monitor workflow and team performance throughout the shift.
• Train and assist with onboarding new employees to ensure they understand their responsibilities and expectations.
• Coach employees on daily performance, attendance, safety, quality, and work practices.
• Communicate employee concerns, production issues, and performance updates to management.
• Support the Production Supervisor with daily staffing and production needs.
• Help identify and resolve issues that may affect production, quality, safety, or efficiency.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and accountable team environment.
• Lead by example and maintain a hands‑on presence on the production floor.

What You Bring:

• We are looking for someone who is dependable, organized, and confident leading people in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• 1+ year of Team Lead or manufacturing leadership experience.
• Compression molding experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and remain calm under pressure.
• Positive, professional, self‑motivated, and dependable.
• Ability to understand and follow company policies, procedures, safety requirements, production targets, and staffing needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, Account Coordinators, and team members regarding customer needs and department priorities.
• Ability to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and SharePoint is preferred.
• Experience with an MRP system, including issuing, returning, salvaging, transferring, and receiving materials into inventory.
• Basic HR-related experience is preferred, including interviewing, attendance management, employee documentation, conflict resolution, injury response, and safety training.
• Ability to successfully complete required pre‑employment screenings.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay starting at $25/hour.
• Weekly paychecks.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability (STD) insurance.
• Attendance bonus.
• $500 employee referral bonus.