Shift Lead - Day Shift

Job Description

Job Description

As a Shift Lead your main responsibility will be to oversee shipping and receiving activities to achieve safe, efficient operation of quality product. Working directly under the Plant Manager, you will direct and assist in the work activities of production employees. You should be comfortable communicating with employees at all levels, following production documentation requirements and ensuring safety policies and procedures are followed. Come be a part of our continued success in the steel manufacturing industry. 

How you’ll contribute to our company:

• Oversee shipping and receiving activities
• Oversee production floor activities
• Monitor and maintain production levels
• Make quality control decisions
• Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed; perform accident investigations
• Coach and develop employees through on-the-spot feedback, annual performance reviews, and corrective actions
• Communicate and enforce company rules and policies
• Approve weekly timecards and requests for time off
• Conduct employee training of equipment operations and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers
• Backup plant personnel to operate machines, forklift, crane, etc.
• Provide efficient changeover to next shift lead
• Complete production documentation
• Ensure that maintenance of plant equipment, both troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, is completed through proper communication with maintenance

Here’s what we can offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of employment
• Competitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiums
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Accident Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents + cancer
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance 
• 401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match after one year
• Paid Time Off starting after 90 days of employment
• Paid Holidays starting day one!
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
• Great discount programs in automotive, technology, and more
• Boot and Glasses Allowance after 60 days of employment
• Free uniforms after 60 days of employment
• Monthly Incentive Bonus after one full month of employment
• Education Assistance is available for job related courses to further your education, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Teammate Assistance Program (TAP) which offers professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal, and Family services

Here’s what is needed to be successful:

• Minimum of one year supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing setting
• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the steel/metals industry
• Knowledge of Steel Technologies raw materials, production processes and quality standards
• Knowledge of and ability to operate all Steel Technologies machines
• Ability to use tape measures, Rockwell tester, micrometers and calipers
• Ability to comply with safety rules and requirements
• Ability to read and understand material tags and production instructions
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with all Forklift and Crane training/certification

Steel Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state and/or local law.