Administrative Skills, Auditing, Automotive Manufacturing, Coaching, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Equipment Maintenance/Repair, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Identify Issues, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Metal Manufacturing, Metrics, OSHA, Operations Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Management, Production Control, Production Systems, Productivity Management, Quality Control, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Safety Compliance, Safety/Work Safety, Shipping/Receiving, Team Lead/Manager, Warehousing
Lincoln, AL
10:30pm to 8am
Key Responsibilities
• Team Leadership & Supervision: Lead, motivate, and supervise a team of warehouse/production associates, operators, and material handlers. Assign tasks, monitor performance, provide coaching/mentoring, handle discipline, and conduct performance reviews. Ensure proper staffing and cross-training.
• Operations Management: Oversee daily stamping warehouse activities — receiving materials, stamping/production processes, inventory storage/putaway, picking, staging, and shipping. Ensure production targets, quality standards, and throughput goals are met. Troubleshoot issues (e.g., equipment downtime, material shortages) to minimize disruptions.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce safety protocols, conduct safety audits/talks, and maintain a safe work environment (critical on night shifts). Ensure adherence to company policies, GMPs, and regulatory requirements (e.g., OSHA). Report incidents and promote a safety-first culture.
• Quality Control: Monitor product quality from stamping processes, conduct inspections, address defects, and implement corrective actions. Maintain accurate records and ensure standards are met.
• Inventory & Logistics: Manage inventory levels, coordinate material flow, perform cycle counts, and ensure accurate tracking. Optimize warehouse layout and workflows for efficiency.
• Reporting & Communication: Report shift performance, issues, and metrics to daytime management. Facilitate handoffs between shifts. Use systems for production tracking, inventory, and scheduling.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize processes. Support lean manufacturing or similar initiatives.
• Administrative Tasks: Handle scheduling, timekeeping, training documentation, and basic HR functions (e.g., attendance). Manage equipment maintenance coordination.
Required Skills & Qualifications
• 2–5+ years of experience in manufacturing/warehouse leadership, preferably in stamping, metal fabrication, or automotive.
• Strong knowledge of safety regulations, production processes, and inventory management.
• Leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently on nights with minimal oversight.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS), basic computer skills, and sometimes ERP software.
• Physical ability to work in a warehouse environment (standing, lifting, etc.).
Competitive Pay (base salary, monthly incentive, plus annual bonus potential) and benefits (PTO, Health & Life Ins, 401K Match, Dental, Vision etc.)