About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on production leader to help build and run a new second shift at a quality-first plating and finishing operation. Working directly with the General Manager, you'll own the production schedule, lead and develop your team, and keep the floor safe, organized, and on target. This is a chance to shape a shift from the ground up and grow with a close-knit, family-style team.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the General Manager to build and staff the second shift
• Review production orders and manage the production schedule to meet goals
• Set work schedules and hire employees to support production targets
• Create training schedules for new hires and evaluate employee performance
• Assign employees to the right positions to increase productivity
• Develop, maintain, and adjust job routers
• Lead continuous improvement efforts, including quality teams focused on reducing scrap and increasing output
• Anticipate production and personnel issues and resolve them quickly
• Maintain department records, including attendance and performance evaluations
• Conduct and document disciplinary actions
• Prepare production, safety, and other reports for upper management
• Set department goals and objectives that support business targets
• Enforce safe work practices and maintain good housekeeping

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5 to 10 years of industry or related experience
• 2+ years of management experience
• Hands-on, factory floor management experience
• HAZWOPER training
• Forklift license
• Familiarity with plating specifications, process characteristics, and limitations
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings
• Working knowledge of production methods and machinery used in a plating environment
• Strong leadership, organization, and decision-making skills
• Clear written and verbal communication in English
• Ability to motivate, train, and influence a team
• Ability to stay composed under pressure and manage multiple jobs at once
• Ability to work independently with reliable attendance

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Electroplater-Finisher (CEF)
• Hazardous waste training

Working Conditions

• Plant environment that is often wet or humid due to heated cleaning and plating tanks containing caustic and acidic solutions
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, heat, noise, dust, odors, and fumes
• High noise levels; hearing protection is required in the plant
• Safety equipment required on the shop floor
• Dress code: steel-toed boots, long pants, and a t-shirt (nothing offensive, no holes, rips, or tears)

What We Offer

• Full benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Regular performance evaluations
• A family environment with a quality-first, steady-pace culture
• Room to grow into the company's core team