Hourly Shift Lead - Ridge Tool

Shift Lead

The Shift Lead plays a key role in supporting daily operations across all departments by removing barriers, improving workflow, and ensuring results are achieved. This role works collaboratively on objectives while operating independently to drive execution. You will support employees, maintain high standards of accuracy, and help create an environment where everyone can succeed.

In this role, your responsibilities will be:

• Engage and direct hourly employees to ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and on time.
• Provide clear feedback to reinforce successes and offer coaching when improvement is needed.
• Assist in training team members to ensure they understand processes, expectations, and work standards.
• Monitor, balance, and adjust daily workflow among work areas to meet operational goals.
• Audit work for 100% accuracy and ensure any discrepancies are corrected prior to completion.
• Ensure successful completion of order picking, order packing, and stock replenishment activities.
• Perform varied tasks requiring independent judgment and the ability to apply knowledge to a wide range of situations.

You build strong relationships and work cooperatively across the organization to meet shared objectives. You step up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said while maintaining respect and openness. You focus on results and consistently achieve goals, even when obstacles arise. You create an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and supported in doing their best work.

For this role, you will need:

• At least two (2) years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and maintain a goal-oriented approach.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and fairly within a team environment.
• Willingness to learn PC skills and software tools needed for the role.
• Ability to instruct and guide a small group of employees performing varied tasks.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees can succeed.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to hold yourself and others accountable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to successfully complete required equipment training, including forklift, stock picker, and reach truck.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, with tools available for heavier items.
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 8 hours per day.

Preferred qualifications that set you apart:

• Previous leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of JDE.

Our culture & commitment to you:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.