Manufacturing Team Lead - 2nd Shift

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionManufacturing Team LeadLocation: Flexible Metal, Inc. - Tucker, GA 30084, a Hyspan CompanySchedule: Monday - Friday | 3 PM – 11:30 PM | Overtime on weekdays and weekends as neededEmployment Type: Full TimeTraining Schedule 6 AM - 2:30 PMWhy This Role MattersEvery product we provide represents our commitment to quality, precision, and customer satisfaction.At Flexible Metal, we're looking for a dependable Manufacturing Lead who leads by example and knows how to bring out the best in a production team. In this role, you'll keep work flowing smoothly across our production cells, so our customers receive the right products, on time.If you're someone who enjoys leading people, solving problems, and want to grow with a stable manufacturing company, we'd love to meet you.Why You'll Love Working HereOpportunities to learn new skills, cross-train, and advance your career.Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Build ownership of the company's success while investing in your future.Stable, growing manufacturing company with a strong reputation for quality.Supportive team environment where safety, quality, and respect come first.Competitive pay.Medical, dental, and vision insurance.Company paid life insurance.401(k) Retirement Plan.Paid holidays, personal time off, and vacation time.What You'll DoAs Manufacturing Lead, you'll help supervise the production team, organize work, and monitor workflow to carry out the manufacturing goals set by the supervisor, production manager, and upper management.Set clear job expectations, then plan, monitor, and appraise results. Coach, counsel, and, working with management and HR, discipline employees when needed.Enforce company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct fairly and consistently.Ensure operators are properly trained for their assignments and help create growth opportunities for your team.Assign personnel, set priorities, monitor progress, and resolve problems to complete the production plan. Report results on shift production summaries.Work closely with the supervisor and production manager to plan schedules, assignments, and production sequences, and to maintain a level-loaded finished goods inventory.Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and reports to determine production requirements and evaluate current output.Keep component inventory stocked and ensure materials reach production cells on time.Participate in the daily production meeting with production management, purchasing, and customer service to meet daily and weekly shipments and target inventory levels.Enforce safety standards and complete safety documentation. Keep the work environment clean and compliant by training and directing personnel on equipment, control points, and resources.Coordinate with other supervisors and leads across departments and cells.Work with Maintenance leaders to ensure timely repairs and preventive maintenance, and evaluate new equipment and techniques.Report cell, employee, and plant performance data used for Plant KPIs (on-time delivery, overtime, attendance, scrap, and cell efficiency), and create and implement corrective actions when targets are missed.Work with the supervisor and management to resolve work problems, complaints, or grievances.Recommend improvements after analyzing operating practices and staffing needs, and help the team through change.What Makes You SuccessfulYou may be a great fit if you:Enjoy hands-on, active work on a production floor.Take pride in accuracy and attention to detail.Lead in a way that earns respect and support.Stay calm and professional when problems or conflicts come up.Work well independently and as part of a team.Stay organized in a fast-paced environment.Communicate clearly and professionally, including in writing.Are reliable, trustworthy, and flexible with shifts when needed.Are committed to workplace safety and quality.What You'll BringTwo-year college degree in business, engineering, or a related field from an accredited school, OR at least 2 years of manufacturing leadership experience, OR a combination of the two.Background in manufacturing, production, automotive, or related fields.Ability to use and analyze data in Excel and other related software, and to navigate computer systems comfortably.Strong report writing skills.Ability to correct, discipline, or counsel employees when necessary.Ability to work flexible and extended hours, including various shifts and weekends if the need arises.Authorization to work in the USA.Physical Requirements This position requires standing and walking for extended periods, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of materials up to 50 pounds, bending, reaching, and twisting, and the manual dexterity to use hand tools and measuring instruments. You must be able to read gauges, blueprints, and work instructions, and safely navigate a manufacturing floor with moving equipment. Required PPE, including safety glasses at all times and hearing protection where required, must be worn. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Work Environment This position is performed in a manufacturing environment with exposure to moving mechanical equipment, moderate to high noise levels, temperature fluctuations, metal dust, oils, and lubricants. Required PPE and adherence to all company safety policies are mandatory.About Flexible MetalFlexible Metal, a Hyspan Company, manufactures precision metal bellows and expansion joints used in demanding industrial applications across North America. Our success is built on quality, innovation, safety, and the people who make it all possible.We're committed to creating a workplace where employees are respected, supported, and encouraged to grow their careers.Equal Opportunity EmployerFlexible Metal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. If you're looking for a stable career where your work makes an impact every day, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and discover what it's like to build your future with Flexible Metal.