Production Lead - 2nd Shift
ALG Label & Graphics is seeking a hands-on, floor-focused 2nd Shift Production Lead to support daily production execution in a fast-paced, quality-driven manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for leading a team of production employees across finishing, digital, flexographic, and screen printing operations. The Production Lead is a key on-shift leader—maintaining production flow, supporting employee development, ensuring quality standards are met, and addressing issues in real time. This position serves as a critical link between the production floor and operations leadership, helping ensure a smooth, accountable, and safe second shift.
Key Responsibilities
Production Oversight
- Maintain an active, visible presence on the production floor throughout the shift.
- Coordinate workflow, job priorities, and labor allocation to meet production, quality, and delivery goals.
- Provide first article and setup verification support; monitor production quality throughout runs.
- Function as a backup operator when needed to support throughput and resolve bottlenecks.
- Escalate equipment, quality, or staffing issues promptly and effectively.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, coach, and support hourly production employees, including finishing, digital, flexographic, and screen print operators.
- Assist with onboarding, cross-training, and ongoing skill development.
- Reinforce expectations related to safety, attendance, quality, and productivity.
- Provide input for performance reviews, corrective actions, and advancement decisions.
- Foster a positive, accountable, team-oriented work environment.
Quality & Process Support
- Monitor quality metrics and perform routine quality checks during the shift.
- Support audits, documentation accuracy, and adherence to established SOPs.
- Identify opportunities for improvement in workflow, quality, and efficiency.
- Partner with Quality and Operations leadership on corrective actions as needed.
Equipment & Facility Support
- Support preventive maintenance efforts and coordinate with maintenance on equipment issues.
- Ensure work areas are clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards.
- Report facility or equipment concerns and assist with troubleshooting as appropriate.
Time, Labor & Communication
- Support daily staffing decisions, overtime needs, and shift handoffs.
- Review and approve hourly timecards assigned.
- Communicate production status, priorities, and issues to leadership and cross-functional partners.
- Participate in production meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.