Night Shift Lead (3rd Shift) 9pm-5am

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Job Type: Full-time

Position Summary:

The Shift Leader is responsible for supervising and coordinating the daily activities of production line staff to ensure efficient, high-quality manufacturing operations. The role involves overseeing production processes, maintaining safety and quality standards, and supporting team performance and development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise, lead, and coordinate a team of production operators or technicians.
• Ensure daily production targets and quality standards are met.
• Monitor workflow and adjust manpower or machine assignments as needed.
• Train and mentor team members on standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety protocols, and equipment usage.
• Enforce health and safety regulations and promote a safe working environment.
• Maintain accurate production records and prepare shift reports.
• Communicate effectively with other departments (maintenance, quality, logistics) to ensure smooth operations.
• Identify process inefficiencies and suggest improvements.
• Conduct regular team meetings and performance reviews.
• Ensure equipment and tools are properly maintained and calibrated.
• Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Reads blueprint schematics, manuals and other resource material to determine work procedures, faulty components and process of repair.
• Maintains quick access to critical component parts for each machine and piece of equipment.
• Calibrates, aligns and balances machines and equipment.
• Dismantles machines and equipment for repair or movement.
• Operates diagnostic and repair equipment in the performance of maintenance duties such as circuit testers, voltmeters, and other tools as required.
• Performs electrical and electronic repairs to the component or board level.  May provide leadership to maintenance workers on special assignments.
• Assesses and recommends disposition on replacement or repair of equipment.
• Assembles machines and equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance duties as scheduled on all equipment.
• Handles hazardous materials and liquids such that spills and leaks are prevented and all such materials are contained in compliance with EPA requirements.
• Carry out all practices and procedures in such a manner to achieve the accuracy, quality and production standards necessary in accordance with company policy.  Employees should stop their production/work if suspect bad/poor quality parts and follow non-conforming parts procedure QS-216.
• Participates on safety committee.
• Monitors unscheduled machine downtime due to mechanical breakdown, electrical problems, wear and tear, etc.
• Maintain logs as required on downed machines, preventative maintenance schedules, purchase orders, and on maintenance performed daily.
• Perform various other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• Previous experience in manufacturing or production is an advantage

Skills and Competencies:

• Experience working under Lean Manufacturing or 5S principles
• Strong understanding of production processes, safety standards, and quality control
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Proficient in using basic computer applications (MS Office, ERP systems).

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Manufacturing floor environment: exposure to noise, grease, heat, and moving machinery
• May require shift work, weekends, or overtime based on production demands
• PPE required (gloves, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, etc.)
• Ability to lift and carry up to [e.g., 25 lbs]

CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.

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