Operations Lead

Operations Lead

Department: Operations / Manufacturing
Reports To: Operations Supervisor
Location: DRiV, Maryville, MO

Position Summary

The Operations Lead serves as a key leader within the facility on 2nd shift, supporting daily operations across multiple departments to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and customer requirements are met. This hands-on leadership role assists with employee direction, production support, staffing coverage, training, and operational coordination while serving as a resource for team members and supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Lead and support employees across various departments including forging, machining, assembly, packaging, shipping, and warehouse operations as assigned.

- Provide daily direction and guidance to team members to ensure production goals, quality standards, and safety expectations are achieved.

- Assist with production scheduling, staffing coverage, and workflow coordination to support operational needs.

- Perform key setups, equipment adjustments, changeovers, and operational troubleshooting to maintain efficient production.

- Train and mentor employees on job duties, safety procedures, quality standards, and best practices.

- Serve as a primary point of contact for employees when supervisors or managers are unavailable.

- Monitor production performance and proactively address issues impacting quality, delivery, safety, or productivity.

- Assist in coordinating labor resources and employee assignments based on business demands.

- Support inventory accuracy, material flow, and product movement throughout the facility.

- Promote and enforce all safety requirements, company policies, and operational procedures.

- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and assist with implementation of process enhancements.

- Complete required production, quality, and operational documentation accurately and timely.

- Work collaboratively with supervisors, maintenance, quality, engineering, and other departments to achieve plant objectives.

Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED required.

- Previous manufacturing experience required.

- Leadership, lead, or supervisory experience preferred.

- Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations and production processes.

- Ability to operate and troubleshoot various manufacturing equipment.

- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift.

- Frequent movement between departments and work areas.

- Ability to safely operate equipment and wear required PPE.

- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, moving equipment, and industrial machinery.

Leadership Expectations

- Lead by example through professionalism, accountability, and integrity.

- Foster teamwork, respect, and employee engagement across departments.

- Maintain a strong presence on the production floor and support employees in achieving success.

- Promote a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

- Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to support plant operations wherever needed.

DRiV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe, productive, and respectful workplace for all employees.