Production Lead (2nd-shift)

The Production Team Lead oversees daily shop floor operations in a discrete manufacturing environment, ensuring that production schedules are met safely, efficiently, and with high-quality standards. This role provides hands-on leadership to production associates, coordinates workflow, and serves as the first line of communication between management and the production team. The Team Lead plays a critical role in driving productivity, maintaining compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

WHAT WE DO
VIVA Railings designs and manufactures architectural metal and glass railing systems for commercial construction across the U.S. Our Operations and Inventory departments play a critical role in supporting production, ensuring materials are accurately stocked, tracked, and delivered to the shop at the right time.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITYS
Leadership & Supervision
• Lead and motivate a team of production associates to achieve daily output goals.
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and provide guidance to ensure adherence to production schedules.
• Conduct shift start-up meetings to communicate priorities, safety reminders, and performance expectations.

Operations Management
• Ensure production activities align with established work instructions, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Monitor equipment and workflow to identify and resolve bottlenecks or issues.
Quality & Compliance
• Perform in-process checks to verify product quality and compliance with specifications.
• Escalate quality concerns promptly and support corrective actions.
• Ensure team compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and ISO/lean manufacturing standards.
Training & Development
• Train new employees on processes, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to team members to improve performance.
• Support cross-training initiatives to build workforce flexibility.
Reporting & Communication
• Track and report daily production metrics, including output, scrap, and downtime.
• Communicate issues, progress, and improvement opportunities to supervisors and management.
• Serve as a liaison between shop floor employees and leadership.
Continuous Improvement
• Participate in lean initiatives and Kaizen events to improve processes and reduce waste.
• Recommend changes to enhance productivity, safety, and employee engagement.
• Support implementation of new technologies and process improvements.

Key Performance Indicators
• Injuries
• Quality Scrap
• On Time Delivery
• Labor efficiency

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in discrete manufacturing, with at least 1 year in a leadership or lead role.
• Proficiency in fabrication processes.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality standards, and safety practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead by example and foster a positive team environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Office Suite is a plus