Auditing, Background Investigation, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Systems, Environmental Regulations, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Equipment Selection, Ergonomics, Hand Tools, Identify Issues, Leadership, Machining, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Production Control, Production Schedule, Production Support, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Requirements Management, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Team Player, Time Management
POSITION SUMMARY
The Shift Lead is a front-line leadership role requiring strong manufacturing knowledge within the assigned department. This position helps set the tone on the production floor by overseeing daily shift activities, supporting team members, and providing clear directions to help ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations. The successful Shift Lead will demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills and will collaborate with supervisors, managers, and engineering teams to drive safety, quality, and production results.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without accommodation.
- Follow plant-wide safety, ergonomics, and environmental requirements defined by Amsted Rail and outlined in the Amsted Rail Health & Safety program; provide front-line safety oversight for the assigned shift
- Lead daily safety talks for the assigned department
- Maintain working knowledge of all job functions within assigned areas
- Coordinate with essential personnel to ensure supplies and raw materials are available to support scheduled production, coordinating with maintenance, engineering, and leadership as need to support schedule
- Coach team members toward common objectives using sound motivational and corrective techniques, including recognition for quality work
- Support training, mentoring, and auditing of work to help ensure safety and quality standards are followed
- Inspect work for defects and support timely correction of quality concerns
- Assist setup personnel with changeovers, attachments, and adjustments for various production lines or cells
- Select and safely use hand and power tools
- Accurately record production run information in the company computer system
- Understand operational sequences, specifications, and finished workpiece dimensions
DEPARTMENT-SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
- Select programs in machine control units to start operations
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks on equipment
- Troubleshot part compliance issues and equipment problems
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
- Ability to lift, push, and pull 10 to 50 lbs.
- Ability to wear required employer-provided personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Ability to regularly stand and move throughout the department for the duration of the shift
- Mechanical aptitude required; prior industrial and front-line leadership experience preferred
WHY CHOOSE AMSTED RAIL PETERSBURG?
- Employee Ownership: Annual stock awards (10% of compensation)
- 401(k) Match: Up to 4% dollar-for-dollar
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, life insurance, disability coverage, and pet insurance available after 30 days
- Competitive Pay: Competitive hourly rate based on experience, plus potential annual bonus eligibility
- Career Growth: On-the-job training, pay-for-skill opportunities, and advancement potential
- Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 3 weeks, 11 paid holidays, and a Monday - Thursday Nights | 7:00 p.m.-5:00 a.m.
- Additional Offerings: Tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, and employee discount programs, including gym reimbursement
Amsted Rail's commitment to Affirmative Action:
Amsted Rail is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To review our EEO Policies or to request assistance please go to www.amstedrail.com/careers/ and select EEO Compliance/Statements. To learn more about us, please visit us online at www.amstedrail.com.
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Amsted Industries Inc
Consolidated Metco (ConMet) is a leading global manufacturer of components for the commercial vehicle industry. We design, engineer, and manufacture proprietary wheel ends, aluminum castings and a wide variety of plastic components for the heavy truck market. We are headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, and our team is made up of more than 4,000 people across the United States, Mexico and China. For more information about our company, visit our web site at www.conmet.com
ConMet is a subsidiary of Amsted Industries (www.amsted.com), one of the world’s largest transportation component manufacturers. Based in Chicago, Amsted specializes in products that serve the rail, heavy-duty vehicle, automotive, construction and general industrial markets. Amsted has 45 manufacturing facilities in 11 countries and employs more than 16,000 people throughout the world. Amsted is one of the largest 100 percent employee-owned companies in the United States.