Weekend Shift Production Lead

Liberty Diversified International; Milford (IA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Discretionary profit sharing

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Liberty Diversified International (LDI) is seeking a Weekend Shift Production Lead in Iowa to coordinate a small flex team, manage labor allocation, material flow and safety initiatives on a weekend schedule (Fri–Sun, 6:00am–6:30pm). The role partners with cross-functional teams to maintain efficient operations and production quality.

Responsibilities include leading the production team, addressing daily issues with staffing and materials, and maintaining production metrics.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus 3+ years manufacturing experience or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and complete detailed work instructions.
• Understanding of basic mechanical and manufacturing techniques.
• Proficient in computer skills including typing, printing and data entry.
• Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Must be available for overtime, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead, instruct, train, and coordinate with production team members on assigned shift.
• Assist the Supervisor with day-to-day production issues including staffing, material flow and equipment status.
• Provide technical support and problem solving for shift employees.
• Maintain and update production metrics for safety, quality, cost, delivery and morale.
• Run and review reports to prioritize production activities.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Team/Process lead experience

Reading and writing work instructions

Basic mechanical techniques

Typing/data entry

Math basics

Overtime/weekend availability

JDE/Oracle experience

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description

The Weekend Shift Production Lead is responsible for providing front-line coordination and technical and process leadership for a small flex team of production employees. This role supports daily manufacturing operations by coordinating labor allocation, material flow and availability, safety initiatives, quality standards, and production documentation, while actively participating in production activities as needed. The Production Lead works closely with cross-functional partners to ensure efficient and effective operations.

The Weekend Shift Production Lead is responsible for providing front-line coordination and technical and process leadership for a small flex team of production employees. This role supports daily manufacturing operations by coordinating labor allocation, material flow and availability, safety initiatives, quality standards, and production documentation, while actively participating in production activities as needed. The Production Lead works closely with cross-functional partners to ensure efficient and effective operations.

Weekend Shift Hours: Friday – Sunday, 6:00am – 6:30pm

Duties And Responsibilities

• Responsible to lead, instruct, train, and coordinate with production team members on assigned shift.
• Assist the Supervisor to address day-to-day production issues, including staffing needs, material availability & flow, and equipment status.
• Provides technical support and assists with problem solving for employees on their designated shift.
• Maintain and update production metrics for department goals including Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Morale.
• Runs and reviews reports including due date and inventory reports to ensure proper prioritization of production activities.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Required Education, Experience And Skills

• High School diploma orGEDequivalentfrom an accredited institutionAND 3+ years manufacturing experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience reading, writing, and completing detailed work instructions.
• Ability to understand basic mechanical and manufacturing techniques.
• Previous experience with computer skills such as typing, printing and data entry.
• Ability to use math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

Preferred Education, Experience And Skills

• Excellent communication skills and a high degree of responsiveness and empathy for internal and external customers.
• 2+ years of previous team or process lead experience.
• Prior work experience with JDE/Oracle in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

The starting pay rate for this position is $25.00 per hour plus hourly shift differential pay. The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay above or below posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses.

At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid time off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services. Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to bend and stoop for 7+ hours per shift
• Must be able to stand for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to reach and grasp up to 6+ hours per shift

About Our Company

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota,Liberty Diversified International (LDI)is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.

Since 1918, our values – Caring, Innovation, Trust and Excellence – have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior service and solutions for our customers. The LDI family of companies includesLiberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom SolutionsandQuarrix Building Products) and Safco.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race