Operations Shift Lead (57000)

Job Summary

This leadership role serves as the key operational bridge between shop floor supervisors and the Operations Manager. Responsible for coordinating daily manufacturing activities across shifts, overseeing current operations supervisors, ensuring seamless shift transitions, and driving production goals, safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Job Functions

• Directs and coordinates daily manufacturing operations by overseeing current operations supervisors, establishing production priorities, and ensuring schedules are executed efficiently.
• Manages cross-shift communication and handovers to maintain continuous production flow, resolve bottlenecks, and hit on-time delivery (OTD) and quality targets.
• Supports and mentors supervisors and shop floor personnel by monitoring performance, providing guidance, and ensuring adherence to company standards, OSHA regulations, and safety policies.
• Leads or facilitates continuous improvement and Lean/Kaizen projects to drive efficiency, reduce scrap, and optimize capacity across manufacturing areas.
• Reviews key performance metrics and production data, reporting directly to the Operations Manager with strategic recommendations and performance updates.
• Ensures compliance with quality control standards, Device History Records (DHR), and standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all supervised areas.
• Fosters a culture of teamwork, open communication, and accountability among supervisors and shop floor teams.
• Participates in management planning, operational reviews, and cross-departmental problem-solving to support overall business objectives.
• Ensures proper maintenance, calibration, and utilization of equipment, tools, and safety gear.
• Performs other leadership and operational tasks as assigned by the Operations Manager.