WORK LEADER - BUILDING 3

Southern Fabricators, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Leadership development opportunities

Job summary

Southern Fabricators, Inc. in Polkton, NC, is seeking a Work Leader to supervise daily production tasks and provide hands-on leadership when supervisors are unavailable. You will guide a productive, safe team and ensure workflow continuity using M2M ERP systems.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while promoting teamwork and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Experience using ERP or production tracking systems such as M2M.
• Excellent communication, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and make decisions in fast-paced environments.
• Commitment to teamwork, productivity and a positive work culture.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily tasks to maintain smooth department operations.
• Perform work at the highest skill level within the department when needed.
• Act as the leader when the Foreman or Supervisor is unavailable.
• Provide guidance and motivation to promote teamwork and productivity.
• Review open orders and manage work orders using M2M ERP system.
• Ensure workstations are loaded with tasks and materials, monitor metrics, and identify improvements.
• Uphold safety standards and assist with training and adherence to procedures.
• Communicate with Planning, Quality, and Maintenance to maintain workflow.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

ERP experience

M2M usage

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Independent work

Task prioritization

Decision making

Tools

ERP software (M2M)

Job description

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WORK LEADER - BUILDING 3

Polkton, NC, US

Salary Range: $20.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Department: Manufacturing / Production
Location: Polkton, NC
Employment Type: Full-Time

Are you a skilled team member who enjoys leading by example and helping others succeed? We’re looking for a dependable Work Leader to support day-to-day production operations and provide hands-on leadership within the department.

This role is ideal for someone with strong technical knowledge who can help guide a team, maintain workflow, and ensure productivity and safety standards are met—especially when supervisors are unavailable.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervise and coordinate daily tasks and assignments to maintain smooth department operations
• Perform work at the highest skill level within the department when needed
• Serve as the acting leader when the Foreman or Supervisor is unavailable
• Provide guidance, motivation, and support to team members to promote teamwork and productivity
• Use company systems such as M2M / ERP software to review open orders and manage work orders
• Ensure workstations or production cells are properly loaded with tasks and materials
• Monitor production metrics and help identify areas for process improvement
• Promote a safe work environment by reinforcing safety standards and best practices
• Assist with training, troubleshooting, and ensuring team compliance with company procedures
• Communicate effectively with departments such as Planning, Quality, and Maintenance to maintain workflow

Your leadership and organization will help ensure production runs efficiently while maintaining safety and quality standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong working knowledge of department operations, equipment, and safety procedures
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including mentoring or guiding team members
• Experience using ERP or production tracking systems such as M2M
• Ability to operate a laptop and generate or review open order reports
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and make decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to teamwork, productivity, and maintaining a positive work culture
• Paid vacation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Stable, team-oriented manufacturing environment
• Opportunities for leadership development and advancement

Additional Information

This position may include additional responsibilities as needed to support production and operational requirements.