Job Description
Job Description
Job Description : The Production Shift Lead is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations during an assigned shift. This role ensures production goals are met safely, efficiently, and with high quality standards. The Shift Lead coordinates team activities, monitors workflow, troubleshoots issues, and acts as the primary point of contact between production staff and management.
- Supervise and coordinate production team members during assigned shift
- Ensure adherence to production schedules, quality standards, and safety protocols
- Monitor equipment performance and coordinate maintenance or repairs as needed
- Train, coach, and support team members to meet performance expectations
- Conduct shift meetings and communicate goals, updates, and issues
- Maintain accurate records of production output, downtime, and incidents
- Collaborate with other departments (e.g., Quality, Maintenance, Logistics) to resolve issues
- Enforce company policies and procedures, including safety and attendance
- Lead shift handovers and ensure smooth transitions between shifts
- Safe operation of forklifts with up to 2,000-pound loads.
- Clean equipment as needed.
- Enter confined spaces as needed.
- Adhere to all plant safety requirements.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements :
Forklift Certification (training provided)Skid Steer experience requiredExcellent verbal communication skillsAbility to lead a team of 10 operators.Strong attention to detailAbility and willingness to be trained on additional tasksHigh School Diploma, GED or equivalent.Previous experience in a manufacturing environment required.Schedule : Thursday - Sunday 6pm-6 : 30am for peak season (December-June), flex to Tuesday-Friday schedule July-November.
Work Environment :
This position works in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment.Position includes walking and standing for long periods of timeLifting materials up to 50 pounds in weight.Working in an environment that can be dusty and includes raw fertilizer material.Location : Bowling Green, Florida
EOE Statement : We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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