3rd Shift Working Team Lead

Shift: 3rd; 11 PM Sunday - 7 AM Friday Position Summary The Shift Lead is responsible for overseeing daily production activities and ensuring that the assigned team and production areas are actively engaged in meeting customer demands in alignment with the production schedule. This role requires hands-on involvement in operations, including learning machine processes to effectively support the team and stepping in to cover operator break periods and scheduled/unscheduled PTO. The Shift Lead plays a vital role in maintaining workflow continuity and acts as a key support figure on the floor. The Shift Lead provides effective training to team members, fostering skill development and readiness across roles. They are accountable for upholding safety protocols and quality standards at all times, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment. A critical aspect of the role is preparing the next shift for success by ensuring a smooth handoff, clear communication, and that all materials, tools, and documentation are in place for ongoing operations. Job Responsibilities Follow documented policies and procedures as designated by the Copperweld Production System. Assist in overall production process including job assignments, schedule adjustments, line startups and/or shutdowns and change overs. Ensure all materials are properly staged and readily available to all operators (raw materials, conductors, resin, paper tape, spools, etc.) Perform production tasks in any position during absences and/or breaks for regularly assigned employees. Learn and understand the job and process flow; be able to troubleshoot and train. Work cross functionally across all levels to resolve issues; minimize downtime. Ensure team members are conducting required inspections to confirm product acceptance; perform random quality checks. Support, comply with, execute and coordinate employee training in all continuous improvement, quality management, safety and preventative maintenance efforts. Other duties as assigned Position Requirements Adherence to the Copperweld Core Values High school graduate or equivalent 3 years’ production experience preferred Demonstrated time management, leadership, organization, team involvement and self-starting Ability to develop and maintain knowledge, skills and proficiency along with ability to mentor and train effectively Proficient at problem solving and resolution; technical and mechanical Effectively communicate through oral and written communications Must have strong interpersonal skills and ability to build working relationships with cross-functional teams Proficient at working with Plex: manufacturing, quality, etc. Essential Physical Requirements The position requires heavy-level exertion, including: Standing, walking: Frequent to constant Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling: Frequent *Note: Certain tasks may occasionally require handling weights exceeding 50 lbs. Specific requirements can be discussed with Human Resources. Climbing stairs/ladders: Occasional (especially during wire breaks) Bending, body rotation, reaching, repetitive motion: Frequent Kneeling, crouching, squatting, overhead work: Occasional Fine motor skills (e.g., fingering to detect wire defects), effective verbal communication, and visual acuity (all ranges): Frequent to constant Work Environment Exposure to noise (>85 dB), heat (>100°F), cold (