Team Lead/Hilo Driver-3rd Shift

City of Lincoln; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

GNS North America seeks a 3rd shift Production Lead to oversee forklift-equipped material flow on the shop floor and uphold safety, quality, and productivity standards.

You will supervise a team, coordinate material movement, train operators, perform daily forklift inspections, and support Lean/5S initiatives to reduce downtime.

This role requires strong teamwork, problem-solving, and adherence to company policies; overtime and weekend work may be required based on demand.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Proven ability to lead a production team on a fast-paced floor.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and Lean/5S principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production floor activities, ensuring safe material flow and meeting production goals.
• Coordinate movement of raw materials, finished goods, parts, and supplies across the floor.
• Operate forklifts to transport materials between departments and shipping locations.
• Ensure loads are secured and placed properly; monitor compliance with safety procedures.
• Train, coach, and support team members on forklift operation and safe work practices.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and report equipment issues.
• Assist with inventory control, including stocking and pulling parts for production.
• Support production tasks like moving dies and preparing work areas.
• Identify opportunities to reduce downtime and improve processes; support Lean initiatives.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Employee Type Non-Exempt

Who We Are

We deliver advanced metalworking solutions for automotive and industrial clients, specializing in stamping, welding, laser cutting, and assembly. Our in-house tool & die capabilities provide full design, simulation, and build services for complex projects.

Stamping

• Hot and conventional stamping (100–800 tons)


• Multi-location facilities for high-volume production

Laser Cutting

• Multi-axis laser systems for prototyping & production


• Flat and 3D part cutting, trimming, and hole piercing


• Versatile with various metals and thicknesses


• Spot welding for Ultra High Strength Steel & press-hardened parts


• Highly automated robotic cells for precision and efficiency


• Focused on quality, speed, and cost reduction

Schedule

3rd Shift, Sunday-Thursday, 10:00pm-6:00am with over time and Fridays and Saturdays based on business needs

Position Summary

Lead and support daily production floor activities by ensuring the safe and efficient movement of raw materials, finished goods, and production supplies. Coordinate team activities, maintain workflow, and assist in meeting production goals while operating a forklift safely and following all company safety rules, regulations, and established procedures.

• Provide daily direction and support to production team members to ensure smooth material flow and efficient operations.


• Coordinate the movement of raw materials, finished products, parts, and supplies throughout the production floor.


• Operate forklifts safely to transport a variety of materials between departments, workstations, storage areas, and shipping locations.


• Ensure all loads are properly stacked, secured, and transported safely by positioning loads close to the ground when conditions permit and placing materials carefully at designated locations.


• Monitor team compliance with safety procedures, quality standards, housekeeping expectations, and company policies.


• Train, coach, and support team members on proper forklift operation, material handling procedures, and safe work practices.


• Perform daily forklift inspections, including checking oil levels, battery condition, and general equipment operation. Change propane tanks as required and report equipment issues or safety concerns to supervision.


• Assist with troubleshooting workflow issues and provide recommendations to improve productivity and efficiency.


• Coordinate and support inventory control activities, including pulling and stocking parts, preparing materials for production, and maintaining organized storage areas.


• Assist with production support tasks, including transporting dies, loading coils, dumping scrap, removing unnecessary materials from the production floor, and preparing work areas.


• Ensure proper use of equipment, lifting devices, pallets, skids, and trailers when moving materials.


• Monitor production priorities and help ensure materials are available to support uninterrupted operations.


• Promote continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to reduce downtime, improve processes, and increase efficiency.


• Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles, including maintaining a clean and organized 5S workplace.


• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork.


• Ensure finished products and materials meet quality expectations before moving to the next process or destination.


• Demonstrate leadership through effective communication, problem-solving, accountability, and teamwork.


• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Key Leadership Expectations

• Lead by example in safety, quality, attendance, and work performance.


• Encourage teamwork and positive communication among employees.


• Support supervisors and management with daily production objectives.


• Help identify training needs and provide guidance to team members.


• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear and enter data using a keyboard and mouse. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger; handle; feel; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. This job involves repetitive tasks and attention to detail. Fast-paced environment, usually work standard 40-hour weeks, but overtime may be necessary as work load’s dictate. This may include weekdays, weekends and/or holidays.

Work performed in a shop environment and regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes and noise. GNS has established processes, procedures, and protective equipment to reduce or eliminate exposures to these hazards and full compliance is a requirement of the job. Requires working in non-air-conditioned variable temperature factory setting. Employees are exposed to extreme heat and/or cold and other workplace hazards. Noise level is the work environment is mostly loud. Employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing, pre-employment physical and background checks.

GNS North America is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.